Anterior Leg

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Rectus Femoris

Straight middle muscle of quadriceps; covers vastus intermedius, the 4th muscle; extend leg, flex thigh

Vastus Lateralis

Large lateral muscle of quadriceps; extend leg

Patellar Ligament

Attaches quadriceps to tibia; contains patella

Tibialis Anterior

Muscle in front of tibia; dorsal flexion; inverts foot

Vastus Medialis

Large medial muscle of quadriceps;
extend leg

Sartorius

Longest muscle which extends from lateral ilium to medial tibia; flex thigh and leg; rotate thigh

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