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Posterior anatomical illustration of the human lower limb showing muscles and tendons of the hip, thigh, and lower leg, with labels identifying structures such as the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius, and major nerves. The Human Body Illustration of the human muscular system from a side view, showing detailed muscles throughout the body with labels identifying major muscles in the head, torso, arms, and legs. Anatomical illustration of a cat in side view with its trunk and limb muscles exposed and labeled, showing major muscle groups such as trapezius, latissimus dorsi, gluteus, and biceps femoris. Illustration of the human leg from the front showing major muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the thigh and lower leg, each labeled for anatomical reference. Posterior anatomical illustration of the human muscular system showing major back, arm, and leg muscles labeled, including trapezius, latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, and gastrocnemius. diagram of rigid skeletons worked by muscles

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Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Dec 04, 2023
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Gastrocnemius Muscle. Oct 24, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - Gastrocnemius. Feb 14, 2014
New illustration added. Jan 14, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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