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Gluteus maximus
O: Illium, Sacrum, and coccyx
I: Gluteal tuberosity of femur
Hip extension
Gluteus medius
O: Lateral illium
I: Greater trochanter of femur
Abducts and medially rotates thigh
Biceps femoris
O: Ischial tuberosity and distal femur
I: Head of fibula
Extends thigh, laterally flexes knee
Semitendinosus
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Proximal tibia
Extends thigh, flexes knee
Semimembranosus
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Proximal tibia
Extends thigh flexes knee
Gastrocnemius
O: medial and lateral condyle of femur
I: Calcaneus
Plantar flexion of the foot
Soleus
O: Proximal tibia and fibula
I: Calcaneus
Plantar flexion of foot