What is the thigh muscle called?

The thigh has three sets of strong muscles: the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh, the quadriceps muscles in the front, and the adductor muscles on the inside. The quadriceps muscles and hamstring muscles work together to straighten (extend) and bend (flex) the leg. The adductor muscles pull the legs together. read more

These muscles, which form the back of the thigh, flex your knee and extend your hip. Adductors Also known as inner thigh muscles; squeeze a pencil between your knees to feel these fire. read more

The quadriceps is a muscle group that is found on the top of the thigh. It is used in hip flexion and knee extension, while the hamstrings muscle group has the opposite function. Most leg bending movements like running or walking are controlled by a combination of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. read more

These muscles, which form the back of the thigh, flex your knee and extend your hip. Also known as inner thigh muscles; squeeze a pencil between your knees to feel these fire. This muscle at the front of your thigh is made up of four sections and is the main mover when you extend knees. read more