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There are many muscles in the legs. The main muscle groups are the quads, (front thigh) Hamstrings, (rear thigh) calves ( below knee, mainly behind shin).
These are all made up of a lot of smaller muscle heads. Also, the Glutes (butt) and hip flexors that surround your hips are integral to any leg movement.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoHere's a website that has lots and lots of information about muscles etc...the link that follows is the web page of the website that talks about leg muscles.
http:/www.thebodyworker.com/muscleslegchart.htm
Hope this helps!
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∙ 6y agoThere are several. The major ones include the quadriceps, hamstrings, tibialis anterior, peroneus, extensor digitorum longus, gastrocnemius, soleus, adductors, sartorius, and gracilis.
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∙ 13y agoThe major muscles at the back of the lower leg are the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
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∙ 12y agoGastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris
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∙ 15y agoquadraceps hamstring gastrocnemius
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How many muscles are in the youth human body?
600to 650 are in the youth human body counting the arm and leg muscles.
What muscles is most used by a human?
For many people it's the talking muscles. For runners it's the leg muscles. For barmaids it's the biceps/triceps.
Are the leg muscles superficial to the skin od your leg?
Leg muscles are deep to the skin of your leg. The skin is superficial to the muscles.
What muscles are in the human leg?
Leg muscles include the gracilis, sartorius, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis in the front of each leg and the hamstrings, bicep femoris, semimembrabosus, gastrocnemius, and soleus in the back of each leg.
What parts of the human body are used when sprinting?
leg muscles and some times your arm muscles, your brain and your heart for pumping blood.
Why are butts part of the human body?
A person has large muscles there which are important in moving the leg and walking.
Can a penguin run faster than a human?
no, a penguin does not have strong enough leg muscles as humans do.
What muscles are used in cheering?
you use your leg muscles alot and your arm muscles. you use your leg muscles alot and your arm muscles.
What is the best fitness equipment for building leg muscles?
The best workouts for leg muscles are stair steps, aerobic exercise, and leg lifts as they efficiently build the leg and calf muscles.
What is the most powerful group of leg muscles called?
The quadriceps muscles of the thigh consists of four distinct muscles. This muscle group is the most powerful one in the lower extremity of the human body.
The 3 main leg muscles in a leg?
The three main leg muscles in a leg are fibula, tibia also called the shinbone and the femur also called the thighbone. The three muscles are collectively referred to as triceps coxae.
What can you do when your muscles in your leg is tighten up?
why do my leg muscles tighten and in pain when I'm walking
