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| Muscle | Principle Group
Subgroups |
Origin | Insertion | Primary Action | Secondary Action | Description | Innervation | Blood Supply |
| Brachialis | Arm, Anterior
Deep |
Middle 3rd of Humerus | Ulna | Elbow: Flexion | The main flexor of the forearm | Musculocutaneous N. (lateral cord) | Brachial A. |
| Coracobrachialis | Arm, Anterior
Deep |
Coracoid Process | Middle 3rd of humerus | Elbow: Flexion | CORACOBRACHIALIS SYNDROME -- lose the Musculocutaneous N. and most of anterior arm | Musculocutaneous N. (lateral cord) | Brachial A. |
| Biceps Brachii | Arm, Anterior
Superficial / Rotator Cuff |
Short Head: Coracoid Process; Long Head: Supraglenoid Tubercle | Tuberosity of Radius | Elbow: Flexion
Forearm: Forceful supination |
Head is the lateral border of rotator cuff | Musculocutaneous N. (lateral cord) | Brachial A. |
| Triceps Brachii | Arm, Posterior | Long Head: Infraglenoid tubercle of Scapula; Lateral and Medial Heads: Above and below radial groove of humerus | Olecranon of Ulna | Elbow: Extension | Triangular Interval and Quadrangular Space are between the two heads of the Triceps | Radial N. | Brachial A.: Deep Branch |
| Levator Scapulae | Extrinsic Back
Deep |
Transverse processes of the vertebrae | Superior part of medial border of scapula | Scapula: Elevation and inferior rotation | Dorsal Scapular N. (C5 trunk) | Dorsal Scapular A. (Axillary A.) | |
| Rhomboid Major and Minor | Extrinsic Back
Deep |
Medial aspect of the scapula, posteriorly. | Scapula: Retraction and inferior rotation | Directly deep to the trapezius muscle; helps to pin down the scapula; Winged Scapula can result if damaged | Dorsal Scapular N. (C5 trunk) | Dorsal Scapular A. (Axillary A.) | |
| Latissimus Dorsi | Extrinsic Back
Superficial |
Wide region of spinous processes, down to iliac crests | Anterior aspect of humerus, at the intertubercular groove | Humerus: Medial rotation, adduction, and extension; depression of scapula | Posterior border of axilla; Base of the triangle of auscultation | Thoracodorsal N. (posterior cord) | Thoracodorsal A. (3rd part of Axillary A.) |
| Trapezius | Extrinsic Back
Superficial |
Along the spinous processes of the vertebrae, from the base of the skull to T12 | The spine of the scapula, the acromion, and the lateral part of the clavicle | Scapula: elevate (superior fibers), retract (middle fibers), and depress (inferior fibers) | All fibers acting together, it is the main muscle for superior rotation of scapula; medial border of triangle of auscultation | Spinal Accessory N. (CN XI) | |
| Flexor Digitorum Profundus | Forearm, Anterior
Deep |
Common Flexor Tendon and Radius | Distal phalanges of the 2nd through 5th digits | Digits: Flexion of fingers | SPACE OF PARONA is directly superficial to it. | Lateral Half: Median N., Medial Half: Ulnar N. | Anterior Interosseus A. |
| Flexor Pollicis Longus | Forearm, Anterior
Deep |
The 1st distal phalanx | Digits: Flexion of thumb | Median N. | Anterior Interosseus A. | ||
| Pronator Quadratus | Forearm, Anterior
Deep |
The distal ulna | The distal radius | Forearm: Pronation (radius over ulna) | Median N. | Anterior Interosseus A. | |
| Flexor Digitorum Superficialis | Forearm, Anterior
Middle |
Common Flexor Tendon | Middle phalanges of the 2nd through 5th digits. | Digits: Flexion of fingers | SPACE OF PARONA is directly deep to it. | Median N. | Radial A., Ulnar A. |
| Flexor Carpi Radialis | Forearm, Anterior
Superficial |
Common Flexor Tendon | Wrist: Flexion, Abduction (Radial Deviation) | Median N. | Radial A., Ulnar A. | ||
| Flexor Carpi Ulnaris | Forearm, Anterior
Superficial |
Common Flexor Tendon and proximal ulna | The Pisiform Bone | Wrist: Flexion and adduction (ulnar deviation) | CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME: Ulnar N. Entrapment b/tw two heads; Pisiform bone is sesamoid bone in tendon | Ulnar N. | Radial A., Ulnar A. |
| Palmaris Longus | Forearm, Anterior
Superficial |
Common Flexor Tendon | NONE | Wrist: Flexion | Does not pass through the flexor retinaculum! Used in surgical tendon transfers | Median N. | Radial A., Ulnar A. | |
| Pronator Teres | Forearm, Anterior
Superficial |
Humeral Head: Medial Epicondyle; Ulnar Head: Proximal Ulna | Distal third of radius | Forearm: Pronation (Radius over Ulna) | PRONATOR TERES SYNDROME -- Median N. Entrapment between the two heads | Median N. | Radial A., Ulnar A. |
| Abductor Pollicis Longus | Forearm, Posterior
Deep |
Radius, Ulna, and Interosseus Membrane | Distal phalanx of 1st digit | Digits: Abduction of thumb | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. | |
| Extensor Indicis | Forearm, Posterior
Deep |
Radius, Ulna, and Interosseus Membrane | Proximal phalanx of the 2nd digit | Digits: Extension of index finger | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. | |
| Extensor Pollicis Brevis | Forearm, Posterior
Deep |
Radius, Ulna, and Interosseus Membrane | Proximal phalanx of the 1st digit | Digits: Extension of thumb | DeQuervain's Disease in Radial Bursa | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. |
| Extensor Pollicis Longus | Forearm, Posterior
Deep |
Radius, Ulna, and Interosseus Membrane | Distal phalanx of the 1st digit | Digits: Extension of thumb | DeQuervain's Disease in Radial Bursa | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. |
| Supinator | Forearm, Posterior
Deep |
Proximal ulna and lateral epicondyle of humerus | Proximal radius | Forearm: Supination | Deep branch of the Radial N. pierces the supinator to go to posterior forearm -- SUPINATOR CHANNEL SYNDROME | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. |
| Anconeus | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | Elbow: Extension | Abduction of ulna during pronation | It gets the ulna out of the way during pronation of the forearm | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. | |
| Brachioradialis | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | Styloid process of the radius | Elbow: Power flexion | MOBILE-WAD: part of lateral compartment. May become damaged with radial fractures near the wrist | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Radial and Posterior Interosseus Aa. |
| Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | Base of the metacarpal bones | Wrist: Extension and Radial deviation (abduction) | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. | |
| Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | Base of the metacarpal bones | Wrist: Extension and Radial deviation (abduction) | MOBILE-WAD: Part of lateral compartment | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. |
| Extensor Carpi Ulnaris | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | The base of the metacarpal bones | Wrist: Extension and adduction (ulnar deviation) | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. | |
| Extensor Digiti Minimi | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | The proximal phalanx of the 5th digit | Digits: Extension of little finger | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. | |
| Extensor Digitorum | Forearm, Posterior
Superficial |
Common Extensor Tendon | All three phalanges of the 2nd through 5th digits | Digits: Extension of fingers | The tendons split and then reunite to insert on the distal two phalanges | Radial N.: Deep Branch | Posterior Interosseus A. |
| Inferior Gemelli | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Deep |
Ischial Tuberosity | Greater Trochanter | Femur: Lateral Rotation | Directly below the obturator internus | Sacral Plexus | Inferior Gluteal A. |
| Obturator Externus | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Deep |
Obturator Membrane (external surface) | Greater Trochanter | Femur: Lateral Rotation | Sacral Plexus | Obturator A. | |
| Obturator Internus | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Deep |
Obturator Membrane (internal surface) | Greater Trochanter | Femur: Lateral Rotation | Goes through Lesser Sciatic Foramen | Sacral Plexus | Obturator A. |
| Piriformis | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Deep |
Anterior aspect of the Sacrum | Greater Trochanter (Superior aspect) | Femur: Lateral Rotation | Femur: Abduction | Sacral Plexus | Superior and Inferior Gluteal Aa. | |
| Quadratus Femoris | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Deep |
Ischial Tuberosity | Intertrochanteric Crest (Quadrate Tubercle) | Femur: Lateral Rotation | The big muscle in the gluteal group | Sacral Plexus | Inferior Gluteal A. |
| Superior Gemelli | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Deep |
Ischial Spine | Greater Trochanter | Femur: Lateral Rotation | Directly above the obturator internus | Sacral Plexus | Inferior Gluteal A. |
| Gluteus Maximus | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Superficial |
Ilium, Sacrum, and Coccyx | Gluteal Tuberosity of Femur and Iliotibial Tract | Hip: Extension | Inferior Gluteal Nerve | Inferior Gluteal A. | |
| Gluteus Medius | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Superficial |
Outer surface of ileum, between top two gluteal lines | Greater Trochanter (Lateral) | Femur: Abduction and medial rotation | Superior Gluteal Nerve | Superior Gluteal A. | |
| Gluteus Minimus | Gluteal Region
(Hip-Joint Stability)
Superficial |
Outer surface of Ilium, between bottom two gluteal lines | Greater Trochanter (anterior) | Femur: Abduction and medial rotation | Superior Gluteal Nerve | Superior Gluteal A. | |
| Abductor Digiti Minimi | Intrinsic Foot
1st Layer |
Calcaneus tuberosity | Base of 5th proximal phalanx | Digits: Abduction of little toe | Very small muscle on lateral border | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. |
| Abductor Hallucis | Intrinsic Foot
1st Layer |
Calcaneous | Base of 1st toe | Digits: Abduction of big toe | Travels along medial side of foot | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. |
| Flexor Digitorum Brevis | Intrinsic Foot
1st Layer |
Calcaneus tuberosity | The base of 4 lesser toes | Digits: Flexion of lesser toes | Fibers split into two tendons each, and the flexor dig. longus tendons travel through them | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. |
| Lumbricals | Intrinsic Foot
2nd Layer |
Flexor Digitorum Longus tendon | Base of the proximal phalanges of lesser toes | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. | ||
| Quadratus Plantae | Intrinsic Foot
2nd Layer |
Calcaneus tuberosity | Flexor Digitorum Longus tendon | None | Digits: Flexion | Directly deep to flexor dig. longus tendon; CLAW-TOE if damaged | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. |
| Adductor Hallucis | Intrinsic Foot
3rd Layer |
Transverse Head: Head of metatarsals; Oblique Head | Base of the 1st and 2nd proximal phalanges | Digits: Adduction of big toe | BUNION results from overpull and contraction of this muscle | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. |
| Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis | Intrinsic Foot
3rd Layer |
Bifurcated origin off mid-tarsal bone | Base of 5th metatarsal | Digits: Flexion of big toe | Medial and Lateral Sesamoid bones can be seen in the tendon | Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. |
| Flexor Hallucis Brevis | Intrinsic Foot
3rd Layer |
Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Medial and Lateral Plantar Aa. | ||||
| Dorsal Interossei | Intrinsic Foot
4th Layer |
Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Dorsal Metatarsal Aa. | ||||
| Plantar Interossei | Intrinsic Foot
4th Layer |
Medial and Lateral Plantar Nn. | Plantar Metatarsal Aa. | ||||
| Abductor Digiti Minimi | Intrinsic Hand
Hypothenar Eminence |
Digits: Abduction of Little Finger | Ulnar N. | Palmar Metacarpal Aa. (from Ulnar A.) | |||
| Flexor Digiti Minimi | Intrinsic Hand
Hypothenar Eminence |
Digits: Flexion of the little finger | Ulnar N. | Palmar Metacarpal Aa. (from Ulnar A.) | |||
| Opponens Digiti Minimi | Intrinsic Hand
Hypothenar Eminence |
Digits: Opposition of little finger | Ulnar N. | Palmar Metacarpal Aa. (from Ulnar A.) | |||
| Dorsal Interossei | Intrinsic Hand
Middle Hand |
Digits: Abduction of Fingers | Ulnar N. | Anterior and Posterior Proper Digital Aa. | |||
| Lumbricals | Intrinsic Hand
Middle Hand |
Tendons of the Flexor Digitorum Profunda | Posterior aspect of the proximal and distal phalanges | Digits: Flexion of MCP joints; Extension of PIP and DIP joints | Anterior to the MCP joints and posterior to the PIP and DIP joints; proprioception and kinesthesia | 1st and 2nd: Median N., 3rd and 4th: Ulnar N. | Anterior and Posterior Proper Digital Aa. |
| Palmar Interossei | Intrinsic Hand
Middle Hand |
Digits: Adduction of fingers | Ulnar N. | Anterior and Posterior Proper Digital Aa. | |||
| Abductor Pollicis Brevis | Intrinsic Hand
Thenar Eminence |
Digits: Abduction of thumb | Median N. | Princeps Pollicis A. (from Radial A.) | |||
| Adductor Pollicis | Intrinsic Hand
Thenar Eminence |
Digits: Adduction of thumb | Ulnar N. | Princeps Pollicis A. (from Radial A.) | |||
| Flexor Pollicis Brevis | Intrinsic Hand
Thenar Eminence |
Digits: Flexion of thumb | Median N. | Princeps Pollicis A. (from Radial A.) | |||
| Opponens Pollicis | Intrinsic Hand
Thenar Eminence |
Digits: Opposition of thumb | Median N. | Princeps Pollicis A. (from Radial A.) | |||
| Extensor Digitorum Longus | Leg, Anterior | Tibia, fibula, and interosseus membrane | Four distal phalanges | DIGITS: EXTENSION | Ankle: Dorsiflexion | Deep Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial A. | |
| Extensor Hallucis Longus | Leg, Anterior | Base of the first tibial phalanx | DIGITS: DORSIFLEXION OF BIG TOE | Often runs with the Ext. Dig. Longus, but it always has a separate tendon | Deep Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial A. | |
| Peroneus Tertius | Leg, Anterior | None | Foot: Eversion | Deep Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial A. | |||
| Tibialis Anterior | Leg, Anterior | Proximal tibia | Base of the 1st metatarsal and cuneiform | Foot: Inversion; Ankle: Dorsiflexion | Enters the foot anterior to the medial malleolus | Deep Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial A. |
| Extensor Digitorum Brevis | Leg, Anterior
Dorsum of foot |
Digits: Extension of minor toes | Deep Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial A. | |||
| Extensor Hallucis Brevis | Leg, Anterior
Dorsum of foot |
Digits: Extension of big toe | Deep Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial A. | |||
| Peroneus Brevis | Leg, Lateral | Distal fibula | Base of the 5th metatarsal | Foot: Eversion | Its origin is associated with Jones' Fractures; passes through Peroneal Retinaculum behind lateral malleolus | Superficial Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial. A |
| Peroneus Longus | Leg, Lateral | Base of 1st and 2nd metatarsals | Foot: Eversion | Foot: Plantarflexion | Passes through peroneal retinaculum behind lateral malleolus | Superficial Peroneal N. | Anterior Tibial. A | |
| Flexor Digitorum Longus | Leg, Posterior
Deep |
Base of the distal phalanges of the lesser toes | Digits: Plantarflexion | Its tendon goes through the 2nd layer of the foot; it enters the foot behind the medial malleolus (Tom Dick ANd Harry); push off | Tibial N. | Posterior Tibial A. | |
| Flexor Hallucis Longus | Leg, Posterior
Deep |
Base of the 1st distal phalanx | Digits: Plantarflexion of big toe | Its tendon goes through the 2nd layer of the foot; enters foot behind the medial malleolus (Tom Dick ANd Harry); push-off | Tibial N. | Posterior Tibial A. | |
| Popliteus | Leg, Posterior
Deep |
Tibia | Between the lateral meniscus and lateral collateral ligament of the knee | None | Stabilize the knee | Origin is distal to insertion! | Tibial N. | Posterior Tibial A. |
| Tibialis Posterior | Leg, Posterior
Deep |
Posterior Tibia | Navicular and Cuneiform | Foot: Inversion | SUPPORT ARCH OF FOOT; enters the foot behind the medial malleolus (Tom Dick ANd Harry); push off | Tibial N. | Posterior Tibial A. |
| Gastrocnemius | Leg, Posterior
Superficial |
Lateral and medial condyles of the femur | Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon | Foot: Plantarflexion | Crosses both knee and ankle, superficial to soleus; PUSH-OFF | Tibial N. | Sural Aa. (terminal Popliteal A.) |
| Plantaris | Leg, Posterior
Superficial |
Lateral side of femoral condyle | Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon | Knee: Flexion; Ankle: Plantarflexion | Expendable. Often used in tendon transfers | Tibial N. | Posterior Tibial A. |
| Soleus | Leg, Posterior
Superficial |
On the tibia, below the knee | Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon | Ankle: Plantarflexion | Does not cross the knee joint, deep to gastrocs; PUSH-OFF | Tibial N. | Posterior Tibial A. |
| Deltoid | Pectoral Region | Lateral part of clavicle, acromion, and scapular spine | The Deltoid Tuberosity of the humerus | Humerus: flexion and medial rotation (anterior); extension and lateral rotation (posterior); abduction (lateral) | Shares insertion with trapezius; has multiple actions depending on part | Axillary N. (posterior cord) | Deltoid Branch of Thoracoacromial A. (3rd part of Axillary A.) |
| Pectoralis Major | Pectoral Region | Clavicular Head on clavicle; Sternocostal Head on sternum; abdominal head | Intertubercular Groove of the humerus | Humerus: Medial rotation and adduction | Anterior border of the axilla. The clavicular head flexes the arm, while the sternocostal head extends the arm | Medial and Lateral Pectoral Nn. | Pectoral Branch of Thoracoacromial A. (2nd part of Axillary A.) |
| Pectoralis Minor | Pectoral Region | 3rd thru 5th ribs | Coracoid Process of the anterior scapula | Scapula: Protraction, inferior rotation, depression | Anterior border of the axilla. | Medial and Lateral Pectoral Nn. | Pectoral Branch of Thoracoacromial A. (2nd part of Axillary A.) |
| Serratus Anterior | Pectoral Region | 1st through 8th ribs | Medial border of the clavicle, anteriorly | Scapula: Superior rotation and protraction | Winged Scapula can result if damaged; medial border of the axilla | Long Thoracic N. (superior / middle trunks) | Lateral Thoracic A. (2nd part) |
| Subclavius | Pectoral Region | NONE | Just below the clavicle; anterior border of the axilla. | Subclavius N. (superior trunk) | Clavicular Branch of Thoracoacromial A. (2nd part of Axillary A.) | ||
| Teres Major | Scapular Region | Anterior aspect of humerus | Humerus: Medial Rotation | Quadrangular Space is directly superior; Triangular Interval is directly inferior; Triangular Space is superior, medial to the triceps | Circumflex Scapular A. (Subscapular A.) | ||
| Infraspinatus | Scapular Region
Rotator Cuff |
Infraspinatus fossa (on posterior scapula) | Posterior aspect of humerus at the lateral aspect | Humerus: Lateral rotation | Posterior aspect of scapula; posterior border of rotator cuff | Suprascapular N. (superior trunk) | Suprascapular A. (Thyrocervical trunk) |
| Subscapularis | Scapular Region
Rotator Cuff |
Subscapular fossa | Anteromedial aspect of humerus | Humerus: Medial Rotation | Anterior aspect of scapula; posterior border of the axilla; anterior border of rotator cuff | Subscapular A. (3rd part of Axillary A.) | |
| Supraspinatus | Scapular Region
Rotator Cuff |
Supraspinatus fossa (on posterior scapula) | Superior aspect of the humerus | Humerus: Abduction | Posterior aspect of scapula; superior border of rotator cuff | Suprascapular N. (superior trunk) | Suprascapular A. (Thyrocervical trunk) |
| Teres Minor | Scapular Region
Rotator Cuff |
Posterior aspect of humerus | Humerus: Lateral Rotation | Quadrangular Space is directly inferior; posterior border of rotator cuff | Posterior Circumflex Humeral A. (3rd part of Axillary A.) | ||
| Iliopsoas | Thigh, Anterior | Lumbar spine and Iliac crest | Lesser Trochanter of Femur | Femur: Flexion at hip | Floor of the Femoral Triangle | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Sartorius | Thigh, Anterior | Anterior Superior Iliac Spine | Posteromedial aspect of proximal tibia | Hip: Flexion; Knee: Extension | Femur: Lateral Rotation | Inferolateral base of Femoral Triangle | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Tensor Fasciae Latae | Thigh, Anterior | Proximal femur | Iliotibial Tract | Hip: Flexion; Femur: Medial Rotation | Increases tension of fascia lata and iliotibial tract, esp. when standing upright; holds knee in place | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Rectus Femoris | Thigh, Anterior
Quadriceps Femoralis |
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine | Quadriceps Tendon on the superior Patella | Knee: Extension | Acts on the hip joint; Crucial role in knee stability | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Vastus Intermedius | Thigh, Anterior
Quadriceps Femoralis |
Proximal femur | Quadriceps Tendon on the superior Patella | Knee: Extension | Crucial role in knee stability | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Vastus Lateralis | Thigh, Anterior
Quadriceps Femoralis |
Proximal femur | Quadriceps Tendon on the superior Patella | Knee: Extension | Crucial role in knee stability | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Vastus Medialis | Thigh, Anterior
Quadriceps Femoralis |
Proximal femur | Quadriceps Tendon on the superior Patella | Knee: Extension | Crucial role in knee stability | Femoral N. | Femoral A. |
| Adductor Brevis | Thigh, Medial
Adductor Group |
Pubic Bone | Thigh: Adduction | Obturator N. | Profunda Femoris A. | ||
| Adductor Longus | Thigh, Medial
Adductor Group |
Pubic Bone | Thigh: Adduction | Lateral floor of Femoral Triangle | Obturator N. | Profunda Femoris A. | |
| Adductor Magnus | Thigh, Medial
Adductor Group |
Pubic Bone | Thigh: Adduction | Thigh: Extension | Adductor "Hybrid" Muscle | Adduction: Obturator N.; Extension: Sciatic N. | Profunda Femoris A. | |
| Gracilis | Thigh, Medial
Adductor Group |
Pubic Bone | NONE | Thigh: Adduction | A good spare part; adduction can occur without it. | Obturator N. | Profunda Femoris A. | |
| Pectineus | Thigh, Medial
Adductor Group |
Pubic Bone | Thigh: Adduction | Hip: Flexion | Adductor "Hybrid" Muscle; Floor of the Femoral Triangle | Adduction: Obturator N.; Flexion: Femoral N. | Profunda Femoris A. | |
| Biceps Femoris | Thigh, Posterior
Hamstring Muscles |
Long Head: Ischial Tuberosity | Short Head: Femur (Linea Aspera) | Head of the Fibula | Hip: Extension; Knee: Flexion | Long head crosses both hip and knee joints | Sciatic N. | Perforating Branches of Profunda Femoris A. |
| Semimembranosus | Thigh, Posterior
Hamstring Muscles |
Ischial Tuberosity | Medial condyle of proximal tibia | Hip: Extension; Knee: Flexion | Cross both hip and knee joints | Sciatic N. | Perforating Branches of Profunda Femoris A. |
| Semitendinosus | Thigh, Posterior
Hamstring Muscles |
Ischial Tuberosity | Medial condyle of proximal tibia | Hip: Extension; Knee: Flexion | Cross both hip and knee joints; medial to semimembranosus | Sciatic N. | Perforating Branches of Profunda Femoris A. |