Thigh and Leg Muscles

Semitendinosus — hamstring muscle (1)

Semimebranosus — hamstring muscle (2)

Biceps femoris — hamstring muscle (3)

Anterior compartment

Proximal: Tib + Fib

Distal: Tarslas, metatarsals, phalanges

Lateral compartment

Proximal: Fibula

Distal : Metatarsals

Act: everts foot

Superficial Posterior Compartment

Gastrohemius + Soleus

Prox: Tib + Fib

Dist: calcaneus tendon (Achilles)

Act: plantar flex foot at ankle

Deep Posterior Compartment

Prox: Tib + fib

Dist: Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges

Art: plantarflex, invert foot, flex toes

Plantar flex

the downward movement of the foot and ankle that points your toes away from your body or shin

Dorsiflexion :

the upward bending movement of the foot where the top of the foot and toes pull closer toward the shin, or the backward bending of the wrist/hand