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The main muscles found in the front (anterior) aspect of your leg are the Vastii group (Lateralis, Intermedialis, and Medialis) and rectus femoris, these are generally grouped as your quadriceps.

The muscles in the back (posterior) aspect of your leg are semitendinosus, semimembranosis and Biceps Femoris, these are generally group as your hamstrings.

These are the very basic muscles of the leg

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