Research: Legs

Here are a selection of images and diagrams I have been following in Dr Richers book explaining the quite complex setup of the legs and knees. I really wanted to grasp the idea of how Knees work as they are big noticeable section of the leg that everyone can recognise as being wrong or right. Some of the key muscles that make up the deformation of the legs are the Vastus lateralis, Rectus Femoris and the Vastus Medialis. The make up the deformation above the knee that we normally  refer to as the quadricep muscles. Also the Gastrocnemius muscle which are known as the calf muscles. 

Here are more articulations of the knee. I have this many images of different positions as the knee changes and creates different planes once moved so I thought it was important to try look as many examples of knee placements. Also alot of muscle deformation happens as the bones move so different muscles will work when its bent than when its straight. Same with the arm muscles the Bicep is flexed when palm is facing up but relaxed when facing down.