Which muscles make your legs move?

Quadriceps (front thigh muscles)

* Rectus femoris

* Vastus lateralis

* Vastus medialis

* Vastus intermedius

Hamstrings (back thigh muscles)

* Semitendinosus

* Semimembranosus

* Biceps femoris

Gluteal muscles (buttocks)

* Gluteus maximus

* Gluteus medius

* Gluteus minimus

Calf muscles (back lower leg)

* Gastrocnemius

* Soleus

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