Lower Extremity Muscle Atlas
Michael L. Richardson, M.D. source University of Washington, Radiology Department

Adductor Brevis
Adductor Longus
Adductor Magnus
Biceps Femoris-Long Head
Biceps Femoris-Short Head
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Gastrocnemius
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Gracilis
Iliopsoas
Obturator Externus
Obturator Internus
Pectineus
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Longus
Peroneus Tertius
Piriformis
Plantaris
Popliteus
Quadratus Femoris
Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Soleus
Superior Gemellus
Tensor Fascia Lata
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialisi

Popliteus

Origin Anterior part of the popliteal groove on lateral surface of lateral femoral condyle Insertion Posterior surface of tibia in a fan-like fashion, just superior to the popliteal line Action Rotates knee medially and flexes the leg on the thigh Innervation Tibial nerve (L4, L5, S1) Arterial Supply Medial inferior genicular branch of popliteal artery and muscular branch of posterior tibial artery The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington.