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Muscular

The system in the body composed of muscle cells and tissues that bring about movement of an organ or part of the body.

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Muscular

pectineus

Anatomy; Muscular

A flat, quadrangular muscle, situated at the anterior part of the upper and medial aspect of the thigh.

gracilis

Anatomy; Muscular

The most superficial muscle on the medial side of the thigh. It is thin and flattened, broad above, narrow and tapering below.

semimembraosus

Anatomy; Muscular

A muscle in the back of the thigh. It is the most medial of the three hamstring muscles.

semitendinosus

Anatomy; Muscular

A muscle in the back of the thigh; it is one of the hamstrings.

biceps femoris

Anatomy; Muscular

A muscle of the posterior (the back) thigh. As its name implies, it has two parts, one of which (the long head) forms part of the hamstrings muscle group.

articularis genu

Anatomy; Muscular

A small skeletal muscle located anteriorly on the thigh just above the knee.

vastus medialis

Anatomy; Muscular

Often called the 'teardrop' muscle, is a medially located muscle of the quadriceps.

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