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  2. Popliteus muscle - Wikipedia

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    It originates from the femur on the inner side of the plantaris muscle and inserts into the posterior ligament of the knee-joint. Peroneotibialis, 14% of population. Origin is inner side of the head of the fibula, insertion into the upper end of the oblique line of the tibia, it lies beneath the popliteus. [3]

  3. Knee - Wikipedia

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    The knee is a modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, which is composed of three functional compartments: the patellofemoral articulation, consisting of the patella, or "kneecap", and the patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides; and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulations linking the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the lower ...

  4. Anatomical terms of muscle - Wikipedia

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    The origin of a muscle is the bone, typically proximal, which has greater mass and is more stable during a contraction than a muscle's insertion. [14] For example, with the latissimus dorsi muscle, the origin site is the torso, and the insertion is the arm. When this muscle contracts, normally the arm moves due to having less mass than the torso.

  5. Articularis genus muscle - Wikipedia

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    It arises from the anterior surface of the lower part of the body of the femur, [2] deep to the vastus intermedius, [3] close to the knee and from the deep fibers of the vastus intermedius. [ 2 ] Its insertion is on the synovial membrane of the knee-joint.

  6. Quadriceps - Wikipedia

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    The quadriceps femoris muscle (/ ˈ k w ɒ d r ɪ s ɛ p s ˈ f ɛ m ər ɪ s /, also called the quadriceps extensor, quadriceps or quads) is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the sole extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur.

  7. Quadriceps tendon - Wikipedia

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    A tendon connects muscle to bone, while a ligament connects bone to bone. [1] Injuries are common to this tendon, with tears, either partial or complete, being the most common. If the quadriceps tendon is completely torn, surgery will be required to regain function of the knee. [2] Without the quadriceps tendon, the knee cannot extend.

  8. Posterior compartment of leg - Wikipedia

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    Plantarflexes ankle when knee is extended; raises heel during walking; flexes leg at knee joint Plantaris: Inferior end of lateral supracondylar line of femur; oblique popliteal ligament: Weakly assists gastrocnemius in plantarflexing ankle Soleus

  9. Hamstring - Wikipedia

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    The common criteria of any hamstring muscles are: Muscles should originate from ischial tuberosity. Muscles should be inserted over the knee joint, in the tibia or in the fibula. Muscles will be innervated by the tibial branch of the sciatic nerve. Muscle will participate in flexion of the knee joint and extension of the hip joint.