Thigh muscles, artwork C013 / 4568

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Thigh muscles, artwork C013 / 4568

Thigh muscles. Computer artwork of an anterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the thighs and their attachment to the bones of the leg. The muscles shown are the vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis muscles, which lie in the middle, lateral and medial areas of the thigh. Used to extend (straighten) the knee, they form part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group. All three attach at their upper ends to the femur and at their lower ends to the tibia via the patellar ligament and the kneecap (patella, bottom). At left are joint ligaments (white) in the knee and hip

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Anterior Arthrology Bones Femoral Femur Fibula Front Frontal Hips Joint Joints Knee Knee Cap Kneecap Knees Legs Ligament Ligaments Lower Leg Lower Limbs Muscles Muscular System Musculoskeletal System Patella Patellar Ligament Pelvic Quadriceps Femoris Shinbone Tendon Tendons Thigh Thigh Bone Thighs Tibia Tibial Musculature Pelvis

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of thigh muscles, providing a detailed anterior view of their structure and attachment to the leg bones. The artwork, titled C013 / 4568, offers a computer-generated representation that highlights the red and white tendons and muscles within the thighs. Specifically, it focuses on three key muscles: vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis. These powerful thigh muscles play a crucial role in extending (straightening) the knee joint and are part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group. Their upper ends attach to the femur bone while their lower ends connect to the tibia through both the patellar ligament and kneecap (patella). Joint ligaments can be seen on the left side of this illustration in white. The image also provides insight into other anatomical structures such as hip joints, pelvis, fibula bone, shinbone (tibia), musculature system, ligaments, tendons, and even frontal views of lower limbs. It serves as an educational tool for understanding human biology while emphasizing healthy anatomy. This visually striking artwork from Springer Medizin/Science Photo Library is not only aesthetically pleasing but also scientifically accurate. Its comprehensive depiction invites exploration into our musculoskeletal system's complexity by showcasing how various components work together seamlessly to enable movement in our legs.

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