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Fig. 145. 



A View of the Muscles on the Back of 

 the Thigh. 1, Gluteus Medius. 2, Glu- 

 teus Magnus. 3, Fascia Lata covering the 

 Vastus Externus. 4, Long Head of the 

 Biceps. 5, Short Head of the Biceps. 6, 

 gcmi-Tendinosus. 7, 7, Semi-Mcinbranosus. 

 8, Gracilis. 9, Edge of the Adductor Mag- 

 nus. 10, Edge of the Sartorius. 11, Pop- 

 liteal Space. 12, Gastrocnemius. 



A View of the Muscles on the Front of 

 the Leg. 1, Tendon of the Quadriceps 

 Femoris. 2, Spine of the Tibia. 3, Tibi- 

 alis Anticus. 4, Extensor Communis Digi- 

 torum. 5, Extensor Proprius Pollicis. 6, 

 Peroneus Tertius. 7, Peroneus Longus. 

 8, Peroneus Brevis. 9, 9, Borders of the 

 Soleus. 10, Portion of the Gastrocnemius. 

 11, Extensor Brevis Digitorum. 



258. Muscles of the Anterior Part of the Leg. — Upon 

 the anterior portion of the Tibia, or leg proper, are found four 

 muscles with slender tendons, which are for the upward move- 

 ment or flexion of the foot. They have their origin near the 

 head of the tibia, and are inserted into the bones of the meta- 



258. Where are the four muscles located that bend the foot upward ? Give their origin 

 and insertion. 



