Born in California in 1913, Nixon had a brilliant record at Whittier College and Duke University Law School before beginning the practice of law. In 1940, he married Patricia Ryan; they had two daughters, Patricia (Tricia) and Julie. During World War II, Nixon served as a Navy lieutenant commander in the Pacific.
1 Vastus lateralis: On the outside of the thigh, this is the largest of the quadriceps. It extends from the top of the femur to the kneecap, or patella.  Vastus medialis: This teardrop-shaped muscle of the inner thigh attaches along the femur and down to the inner border of the kneecap.
There are about 640 muscles in the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and perform many different functions. Hereâs a quick list of the largest, longest, smallest and strongest. The Gluteus Maximus, one of three gluteal muscles, is located at the back of the hip and is commonly called the buttocks.