Leg muscles: Learn about the anatomy and function

Learn about the anatomy and function of the leg and foot muscles with Innerbody's interactive 3D model. See how the muscles of the hip, thigh, knee, ankle, foot, and toes support, balance, and propel the body. In conclusion, the muscles of the human leg, from the powerful quadriceps and hamstrings to the pivotal calf muscles, play a crucial role in our mobility. They not only enable movement but also provide stability and support, making them integral to our daily lives. In this article, the muscles of the leg are described, following the line of previous publications (the bones of the leg, the different types of joints and the joints of the leg). What are the muscles of the leg? The muscles of the leg are distributed in different regions, planes, and compartments and have different functions (1, 2, 3). This means that, although the main function of a muscle is specific (e.g., the muscle group of the quadriceps femoris, extending the knee joint), they can ... Leg Muscles: The lower leg muscles comprise the three compartment-Anterior Compartment, Lateral Compartment, and the Posterior Compartment. Anterior Compartment Leg Muscles The anterior compartment of the leg comprises four muscles. The anterior compartment of the leg acts to dorsiflex and invert the foot through the ankle joint. The extensor hallucis longus and the extensor digitorum […]