How many muscles make up the quadriceps in your thigh?

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The quadriceps muscle group in the thigh is made up of four muscles. These muscles are:

  1. Rectus femoris
  2. Vastus lateralis
  3. Vastus medialis
  4. Vastus intermedius

Together, they play a key role in extending the knee and are important for activities such as walking, running, and jumping.