The muscles on either side are arranged in five superimposed layers. First layer Trapezius thoracis Latissimus dorsi Second Layer Rhomboideus thoracis […]

Linea alba (white line) The rectus abdominis muscle is entirely fleshy and is situated along the floor of the abdomen.

Removal of the skin from the ventral and lateral aspects of the thorax and abdomen exposes the cutaneous muscle of

These are deeply situated in the sublumbar region at the ventral face of the lumbar vertebra and the anterior face

The tensor fasciae latae is thin and long. A superficial gluteus overlies gluteus medius posteriorly. The gluteus medius do not go forwards beyond the ilium hence

The tensor fasciae latae is less extensive. A superficial gluteus is more distinct and ‘V’ shaped. It arises from the lateral angle of the

SUPERFICIAL LAYER Gastrocnemius This is placed behind the femoro-tibial articulation and extends from the distal third of the femur to the

Complex muscle This is a single muscle situated on the dorso-lateral aspect of the leg. Origin: By a strong tendon from the

Fascia The fascia of the leg consists of several super-imposed layers. The superficial fascia is continuous with that of the

The following are the muscles present on the anterior aspect of the thigh. Sartorius (Already described in medial group of muscles