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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 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.

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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.

Muscles of the human leg

Anterior view of the muscles of the human leg.

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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.

Muscles of the human hip, thigh, and lower leg

Posterior view of the right leg, showing the muscles of the hip, thigh, and lower...

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