The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels.

There are two triangle-shaped latissimi dorsi — one on each side of the spine. These broad, flat muscles sit on top of the other muscles of the mid- and lower back. According to a 2022 study in ...

Here’s a condensed breakdown of the thigh muscle anatomy: Quadriceps. The quadriceps are the largest and most powerful muscles in your body. They allow you to extend your knees and flex your ...