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The main muscles at the top of your legs (in your thighs) are called your quadriceps and hamstrings. The ones at the back are the hamstrings and the ones in the front are the quads. The hamstrings are responsible for bending your legs backward, and the quads are responsible for extending your legs forward.
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What are quads in the body?
there are 4 muscles in the quadricep and they are located on upper front part of the leg....hamstring in back upper leg
Where is the thigh located?
The thigh is located between the hip and the knee, and it is the upper part of the leg. It contains the femur bone, which is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
What are flexible joint?
In the human body the knee is a flexible joint. The knee connects the upper part of the leg to the lower part of the leg. The knee is called a flexible joint because it's not stiff. It bends. Other flexible joints are the elbow and the knuckle.
What region surrounding the crease in the skin at the junction of the upper leg with the trunk?
The region surrounding the crease in the skin at the junction of the upper leg with the trunk is called the inguinal region. This area is important for lymphatic drainage, blood vessels, and nerves that supply the lower limbs. It is also a common site for hernias to occur due to the natural weakness in the abdominal wall in this area.
What called the upper armbone?
The upper armbone is called the humerus. It is the longest bone in the human upper body and connects the shoulder to the elbow.
