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Gluteus maximus

The largest muscle in the human body, located in the buttocks, responsible for the movement of the hip and thigh.

<p>The largest muscle in the human body, located in the buttocks, responsible for the movement of the hip and thigh. </p>
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Semimembranosus

A large muscle located in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip.

<p>A large muscle located in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip. </p>
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Semitendinosus

A long muscle located in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip.

<p>A long muscle located in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip. </p>
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biceps femoris

a large muscle in the posterior compartment of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, which flexes the knee and laterally rotates the leg when the knee is flexed, and also extends the hip joint (long head only)

<p><span>a large muscle in the posterior compartment of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, which flexes the knee and laterally rotates the leg when the knee is flexed, and also extends the hip joint (long head only)</span></p>
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rectus femoris

A muscle located in the front of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip.

<p>A muscle located in the front of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip. </p>
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vastus lateralis

A muscle located on the outer part of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, responsible for extending the knee.

<p>A muscle located on the outer part of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, responsible for extending the knee. </p>
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vastus medialis

A muscle located on the inner part of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, responsible for extending the knee.

<p>A muscle located on the inner part of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, responsible for extending the knee. </p>
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sartorius

A long, thin muscle that runs down the length of the thigh, responsible for flexing the hip and knee, and allowing for the crossing of the legs.

<p>A long, thin muscle that runs down the length of the thigh, responsible for flexing the hip and knee, and allowing for the crossing of the legs. </p>
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gastrocnemius

A large muscle located in the back of the lower leg, part of the calf, responsible for plantar flexing the foot and flexing the knee.

<p>A large muscle located in the back of the lower leg, part of the calf, responsible for plantar flexing the foot and flexing the knee. </p>
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tibialis anterior

A muscle located in the front of the lower leg, responsible for dorsiflexing the foot and inverting the ankle.

<p>A muscle located in the front of the lower leg, responsible for dorsiflexing the foot and inverting the ankle. </p>
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peroneus longus

A muscle located on the outer side of the lower leg, responsible for everting the foot and assisting in plantar flexion.

<p>A muscle located on the outer side of the lower leg, responsible for everting the foot and assisting in plantar flexion. </p>
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peroneus brevis

A muscle located on the outer side of the lower leg, responsible for everting the foot and aiding in plantar flexion.

<p>A muscle located on the outer side of the lower leg, responsible for everting the foot and aiding in plantar flexion. </p>
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Sprains

occur when a ligament is stretched, twisted, or torn due to excessive force, often resulting from sudden movements or trauma.

<p>occur when a ligament is stretched, twisted, or torn due to excessive force, often resulting from sudden movements or trauma.</p>
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strains

occur when muscles or tendons are overstretched, twisted, or torn, often resulting from excessive force, overuse, or sudden

<p>occur when muscles or tendons are overstretched, twisted, or torn, often resulting from excessive force, overuse, or sudden </p>