#summary Muscles of Human Limbs
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This page is intended to list all muscles of biological human in upper and lower limbs area.
Related findings are structured by other research themes.

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Coverage verified by:
  * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book:Muscular_system
  * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_muscles_of_the_human_body
  * https://www.msu.edu/user/vosskurt/Miscellaneous%20pages/musnvrt.htm

= TARGET.TEA.HAND =

== Arms Vertebral column ==
(generated)

  * *Deep Posterior Axioappendicular muscles*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levator_claviculae_muscle Hand - levator claviculae muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalRoots C1-C4, upper cervical ventral spinal roots]}; ACTION={lifts clavicle}
   * *Levator scapulae muscle*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levator_scapulae_muscle Hand - levator scapulae muscle, roots]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical nerve to scalene and levator scapulae muscles]}; ACTION={Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levator_scapulae_muscle Hand - levator scapulae muscle, scapular]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical dorsal scapular nerve]}; ACTION={Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula}
   * *Rhomboid muscles*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhomboid_muscle Hand - rhomboid major muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical dorsal scapular nerve]}; ACTION={Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhomboid_muscle Hand - rhomboid minor muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical dorsal scapular nerve]}; ACTION={Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
  * *Superficial Posterior Axioappendicular muscles*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latissimus_dorsi_muscle Hand - latissimus dorsi muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical middle subscapular nerve]}; ACTION={pulls the forelimb dorsally and caudally}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapezius_muscle Hand - trapezius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesCranial accessory nerve, external]}; ACTION={Descending (superior) part elevates; ascending (inferior) part depresses; and middle part (or all parts together) retracts scapula; descending and ascending parts act together to rotate glenoid cavity superiorly}

== Thoracic walls ==
(generated)

  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectoralis_major_muscle Hand - pectoralis major muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical lateral pectoral nerve]}; ACTION={Clavicular head: flexes the humerus. Sternocostal head: extends the humerus. As a whole, adducts and medially rotates the humerus. It also draws the scapula anteriorly and inferiorly}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectoralis_minor_muscle Hand - pectoralis minor muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical medial pectoral nerve]}; ACTION={stabilizes the scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serratus_anterior_muscle Hand - serratus anterior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical long thoracic nerve]}; ACTION={Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternalis Hand - sternalis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalTrunk thoracic and thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves, flexors]}; ACTION={protract and stabilize scapula, assists in upward rotation}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subclavius_muscle Hand - subclavius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical subclavian nerve]}; ACTION={depression of clavicle}
  * *[http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/cardiovascular/arm-hand Vessels - arm blood vessels]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical stellate ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami]}; ACTION={ensures adequate flow of oxygenated blood to arms}
  * *[http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/cardiovascular/arm-hand Vessels - forearm blood vessels]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical middle cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami]}; ACTION={ensures adequate flow of oxygenated blood to hands and fingers}
  * *[http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/education/curriculum/vm8054/Labs/Lab12b/Lab12b.htm Vessels - wall of brachial artery smooth muscles]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, motor, vascular branches]}; ACTION={provide a more or less steady supply of blood at normal pressure into the capillary beds}

== Shoulder ==
(generated)

  * *Deltoid muscle*; ACTION={shoulder abduction, flexioon and extension}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltoid_muscle Hand - deltoid muscle, anterior]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, anterior branch]}; ACTION={shoulder flexion}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltoid_muscle Hand - deltoid muscle, lateral and posterior]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, posterior branch]}; ACTION={shoulder abduction, extension}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teres_major_muscle Hand - teres major muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical lower subscapular nerve]}; ACTION={internal rotation of the humerus}
  * *Rotator cuff*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infraspinatus_muscle Hand - infraspinatus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical suprascapular nerve]}; ACTION={Lateral rotation of arm and Adduction of arm and stabilizes humerus}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supraspinatus_muscle Hand - supraspinatus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical suprascapular nerve]}; ACTION={abduction of arm and stabilizes humerus}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teres_minor_muscle Hand - teres minor muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, posterior branch]}; ACTION={laterally rotates and adducts the arm}
   * *Subscapularis muscle*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscapularis_muscle Hand - subscapularis muscle, lower]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical lower subscapular nerve]}; ACTION={rotates medially humerus; stabilizes shoulder}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscapularis_muscle Hand - subscapularis muscle, upper]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical upper subscapular nerve]}; ACTION={rotates medially humerus; stabilizes shoulder}

== Arm ==
(generated)

  * *Arm, Anterior compartment*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps Hand - biceps muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical musculocutaneous nerve, motor]}; ACTION={flexes elbow and supinates forearm}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachialis_muscle Hand - brachialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical musculocutaneous nerve, motor]}; ACTION={flexion at elbow joint}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coracobrachialis_muscle Hand - coracobrachialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical musculocutaneous nerve, motor]}; ACTION={flexes and adducts humerus}
  * *Arm, Posterior compartment*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anconeus_muscle Hand - anconeus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches]}; ACTION={partly blended in with the triceps, which it assists in extension of the forearm. Stabilises the elbow and abducts the ulna during pronation}
   * *Triceps brachii muscle*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articularis_cubiti_muscle Hand - articularis cubiti muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, motor]}; ACTION={lifts capsule away from joint}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triceps_brachii_muscle Hand - triceps brachii muscle, axillary]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, motor branch to triceps brachii]}; ACTION={extends forearm, caput longum adducts shoulder}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triceps_brachii_muscle Hand - triceps brachii muscle, radial]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches]}; ACTION={extends forearm, caput longum adducts shoulder}

== Forearm ==
(generated)

  * *Forearm, Anterior compartment*
   * *Forearm, Anterior compartment, Deep*
    * *Flexor digitorum profundus muscle*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_profundus_muscle Hand - flexor digitorum profundus muscle, interosseous]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, hand]}; ACTION={flex hand, interphalangeal joints}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_profundus_muscle Hand - flexor digitorum profundus muscle, ulnar]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, interossei]}; ACTION={flex hand, interphalangeal joints}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_pollicis_longus_muscle Hand - flexor pollicis longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, hand]}; ACTION={flexion of the thumb}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronator_quadratus Hand - pronator quadratus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, deep muscles of forearm]}; ACTION={pronates the forearm}
   * *Forearm, Anterior compartment, Superficial*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_carpi_radialis_muscle Hand - flexor carpi radialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, superficial muscles in hand]}; ACTION={flexion and abduction at wrist}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_carpi_ulnaris_muscle Hand - flexor carpi ulnaris muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, muscular branches]}; ACTION={flexion and adduction of wrist}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_superficialis_muscle Hand - flexor digitorum superficialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, intermediate muscles of foream]}; ACTION={flexor of fingers (primarily at proximal interphalangeal joints)}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmaris_longus_muscle Hand - palmaris longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, superficial muscles in hand]}; ACTION={wrist flexor}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronator_teres_muscle Hand - pronator teres muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, superficial muscles in foream]}; ACTION={pronation of forearm, flexes elbow}
  * *Forearm, Posterior compartment*
   * *Forearm, Posterior compartment, Deep*
    * *Anatomical snuff box*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_pollicis_longus_muscle Hand - abductor pollicis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={abduction, extension of thumb}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - extensor pollicis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={extension of thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_pollicis_longus_muscle Hand - extensor pollicis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={extension of the thumb (metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal)}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_indicis_proprius Hand - extensor indicis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={extends index finger, wrist}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supinator_muscle Hand - supinator muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={supinates forearm}
   * *Forearm, Posterior compartment, Superficial*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_digiti_minimi_muscle Hand - extensor carpi ulnaris muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={extends the little finger at all joints}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_carpi_ulnaris_muscle Hand - extensor digiti minimi muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={extends and adducts the wrist}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_digitorum_muscle Hand - extensor digitorum muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior]}; ACTION={extension of hand and fingers}
    * *Mobile wad*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachioradialis Hand - brachioradialis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches]}; ACTION={stabilizer of elbow joint}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_carpi_radialis_longus_muscle Hand - extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, deep branch before supinator]}; ACTION={extensor at the wrist joint, abducts the hand at the wrist}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_carpi_radialis_brevis_muscle Hand - extensor carpi radialis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches]}; ACTION={extensor and abductor of the hand at the wrist joint}

== Hand ==
(generated)

  * *Hand, Intermediate*
   * *Interosseous muscles of the hand*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsal_interossei_of_the_hand Hand - dorsal interossei muscles of the hand]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, deep muscles]}; ACTION={abduct finger}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmar_interossei_muscles Hand - palmar interossei muscles]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, deep muscles]}; ACTION={adduction}
   * *Lumbricals of the hand muscles*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbricals_of_the_hand Hand - lumbricals of the hand muscles, median]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, lumbricals branches]}; ACTION={flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbricals_of_the_hand Hand - lumbricals of the hand muscles, ulnar]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, adductor pollicis and lumbrical]}; ACTION={flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints}
  * *Lateral volar*
   * *Thenar*
    * *Flexor pollicis brevis muscle*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - flexor pollicis brevis muscle, median]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, recurrent branch]}; ACTION={flexion of thumb}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - flexor pollicis brevis muscle, ulnar]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, pollicis brevis]}; ACTION={flexion of thumb}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_pollicis_brevis_muscle Hand - abductor pollicis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, recurrent branch]}; ACTION={abduction of thumb}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_pollicis_muscle Hand - adductor pollicis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, adductor pollicis and lumbrical]}; ACTION={adducts the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opponens_pollicis_muscle Hand - opponens pollicis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, recurrent branch]}; ACTION={opposition of the thumb}
  * *Medial volar*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmaris_brevis_muscle Hand - palmaris brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, superficial branch]}; ACTION={wrinkle skin of palm}
   * *Hypothenar*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_digiti_minimi_muscle_(hand) Hand - abductor digiti minimi muscle of hand]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, deep muscles]}; ACTION={abduction of little finger}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digiti_minimi_brevis_(hand) Hand - flexor digiti minimi brevis of hand]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, flexor digiti minimi]}; ACTION={flexes little finger}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opponens_digiti_minimi_muscle Hand - opponens digiti minimi muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, superficial branch]}; ACTION={draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb}

= TARGET.TEA.LEG =

== Iliac region ==
(generated)

  * *Iliopsoas muscle (psoas major, iliacus)*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliacus_muscle Leg - iliacus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, flexor]}; ACTION={flexes and rotates laterally thigh}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoas_major_muscle Leg - psoas major muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve to psoas muscles]}; ACTION={flexes and rotates laterally thigh}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoas_minor_muscle Leg - psoas minor muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve to psoas muscles]}; ACTION={weak trunk flexor}

== Buttocks ==
(generated)

  * *Lateral rotator group muscles*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_gemellus_muscle Leg - gemellus inferior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve of quadrate muscle of thigh]}; ACTION={rotates laterally thigh}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_gemellus_muscle Leg - gemellus superior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, internal]}; ACTION={rotates laterally thigh}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obturator_externus_muscle Leg - obturator externus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper]}; ACTION={adduct thigh, rotate laterally thigh}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obturator_internus_muscle Leg - obturator internus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, internal]}; ACTION={abducts  rotates laterally thigh, and stabiliser of the hip during walking}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piriformis_muscle Leg - piriformis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh piriform nerve]}; ACTION={rotate laterally (outward) the thigh}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratus_femoris_muscle Leg - quadratus femoris muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve of quadrate muscle of thigh]}; ACTION={lateral rotation of thigh}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluteus_maximus_muscle Leg - gluteus maximus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, inferior]}; ACTION={external rotation and extension of the hip joint, supports the extended knee through the iliotibial tract, chief antigravity muscle in sitting}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluteus_medius_muscle Leg - gluteus medius muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, superior]}; ACTION={abduction of the hip; preventing adduction of the hip. Medial rotation of thigh}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluteus_minimus_muscle Leg - gluteus minimus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, superior]}; ACTION={Works in concert with gluteus medius: abduction of the hip; preventing adduction of the hip. Medial rotation of thigh}
  * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_fasciae_latae Leg - tensor fasciae latae muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, superior]}; ACTION={Thigh - flexion, medial rotation. Trunk stabilization}

== Thigh ==
(generated)

  * *Medial compartment of thigh*
   * *Adductor muscles of the hip*
    * *Adductor magnus muscle*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_magnus_muscle Leg - adductor magnus muscle, obturator]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper]}; ACTION={adduction of hip}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_magnus_muscle Leg - adductor magnus muscle, tibial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={adduction of hip}
    * *Adductor minimus muscle*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_minimus_muscle Leg - adductor minimus muscle, obturator]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper]}; ACTION={adduction and lateral rotation of thigh}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_minimus_muscle Leg - adductor minimus muscle, tibial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={adduction and lateral rotation of thigh}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_brevis_muscle Leg - adductor brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper]}; ACTION={adduction of hip}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_longus_muscle Leg - adductor longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper]}; ACTION={adduction of thigh}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracilis_muscle Leg - gracilis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper]}; ACTION={flexes hip, knee}
    * *Pectineus muscle*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectineus_muscle Leg - pectineus muscle, femoral]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh]}; ACTION={thigh - flexion, adduction, medial rotation}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectineus_muscle Leg - pectineus muscle, obturator]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, accessory]}; ACTION={thigh - flexion, adduction, medial rotation}
  * *Thigh, Anterior compartment*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sartorius_muscle Leg - sartorius muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, flexor]}; ACTION={flexion, lateral rotation and abduction of thigh; flexion and medial rotation of leg}
   * *Quadriceps femoris muscle*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articularis_genu_muscle Leg - articularis genu muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor]}; ACTION={pulling the suprapatellar bursa during extension of the knee}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obliquus_genu Leg - obliquus genu muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor]}; ACTION={maintaining patella position and limiting injuries to the knee}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_femoris_muscle Leg - rectus femoris muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor]}; ACTION={knee extension; hip flexion}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastus_intermedius_muscle Leg - vastus intermedius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor]}; ACTION={extends knee}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastus_lateralis_muscle Leg - vastus lateralis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor]}; ACTION={extends and stabilizes knee}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastus_intermedius_muscle Leg - vastus medialis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor]}; ACTION={extends knee}
  * *Thigh, Posterior compartment/Hamstring*
   * *Biceps femoris muscle*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps_femoris_muscle Leg - biceps femoris muscle, peroneal]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot common peroneal nerve, articular branches]}; ACTION={flexes knee joint, laterally rotates knee joint (when knee is flexed)}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps_femoris_muscle Leg - biceps femoris muscle, tibial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={extends hip joint (long head only)}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semimembranosus_muscle Leg - semimembranosus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={hip extension, knee flexion}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semitendinosus_muscle Leg - semitendinosus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={flex knee, extend hip joint}

== Leg ==
(generated)

  * *Leg, Anterior compartment*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_digitorum_longus_muscle Leg - extensor digitorum longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep]}; ACTION={extension of toes and ankle}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_hallucis_longus_muscle Leg - extensor hallucis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep]}; ACTION={Extends the big toe and assists in dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle. Also is a weak invertor}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peroneus_tertius Leg - fibularis tertius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep]}; ACTION={dorsi flexes and everts foot}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibialis_anterior_muscle Leg - tibialis anterior muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep]}; ACTION={dorsiflex and invert the foot}
  * *Leg, Lateral compartment*
   * *Peroneus muscles (Fibularis muscles)*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibularis_brevis Leg - fibularis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, superficial]}; ACTION={plantarflexion, eversion}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibularis_longus Leg - fibularis longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, superficial]}; ACTION={plantarflexion, eversion}
  * *Leg, Posterior compartment*
   * *Leg, Posterior compartment, Deep*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popliteus_muscle Leg - popliteus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches]}; ACTION={medial rotation and flexion of knee}
    * *Tarsal tunnel*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_longus_muscle Leg - flexor digitorum longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial]}; ACTION={primary action is flex digits}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_hallucis_longus_muscle Leg - flexor hallucis longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={flexes all joints of the Hallux, plantar flexion of the ankle joint}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibialis_posterior_muscle Leg - tibialis posterior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches]}; ACTION={inversion of the foot, plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle}
   * *Leg, Posterior compartment, Superficial*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantaris_muscle Leg - plantaris muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches]}; ACTION={plantar flexes foot and flexes knee}
    * *Triceps surae muscles*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessory_soleus_muscle Leg - accessory soleus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={plantar flexion}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrocnemius_muscle Leg - gastrocnemius muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches]}; ACTION={plantar flexion, flexion of knee (minor)}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soleus_muscle Leg - soleus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve]}; ACTION={plantar flexion}

== Foot ==
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  * *Foot, Dorsal*
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_digitorum_brevis_muscle Leg - extensor digitorum brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep]}; ACTION={extends digits 2, 3, and 4}
   * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensor_hallucis_brevis_muscle Leg - extensor hallucis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep]}; ACTION={extension of hallux}
  * *Foot, Plantar*
   * *1st layer*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_digiti_minimi_muscle_(foot) Leg - abductor digiti minimi muscle of foot]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral]}; ACTION={flex and abduct the fifth toe}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abductor_hallucis_muscle Leg - abductor hallucis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial]}; ACTION={abducts hallux}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digitorum_brevis_muscle Leg - flexor digitorum brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial]}; ACTION={flexes lateral four toes}
   * *2nd layer*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratus_plantae_muscle Leg - quadratus plantae muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral, deep branch]}; ACTION={assists Flexor Digitorum Longus in flexion of DIP joints}
    * *Lumbrical muscle of foot*
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbrical_muscle_(foot) Leg - lumbrical muscle of foot, lateral]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral]}; ACTION={flex proximal phalanges and extend middle and distal phalanges of lateral four digits}
     * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbrical_muscle_(foot) Leg - lumbrical muscle of foot, medial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial, branches to LAFF muscles]}; ACTION={flex proximal phalanges and extend middle and distal phalanges of lateral four digits}
   * *3rd layer*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adductor_hallucis_muscle Leg - adductor hallucis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral]}; ACTION={adducts hallux}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_digiti_minimi_brevis_muscle_(foot) Leg - flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle of foot]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral, digital branches branch]}; ACTION={flex and adduct the fifth toe}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexor_hallucis_brevis_muscle Leg - flexor hallucis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial, branches to LAFF muscles]}; ACTION={flex hallux}
   * *4th layer*
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsal_interossei_of_the_foot Leg - dorsal interossei muscles of the foot]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral]}; ACTION={abduct toes}
    * *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_interossei_muscles Leg - plantar interossei muscles]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={[HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral, digital branches branch]}; ACTION={adduct toes}