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Thigh Anatomy

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Muscles

Cross-sectional anatomy of the thigh, demonstrating the anterior (quadriceps), posterior (hamstrings), and medial (adductor) compartments. Note the relatiosnship between the intermuscular septa and the neurovascular structures of each compartment.[1]
Anatomy of the femur[2]
Muscles of the anterior thight<fef>Image courtesy of simplemed.co.uk</ref>

Anterior Compartment of the Thigh

Posterior Compartment of the Thigh

Medial Compartment of the Thigh

Additional Compartmental Layers


Bones


Ligaments

  • Needs to be updated

Nerves


Vascular Supply


Other Anatomic Structures


See Also


References

  1. Burghardt, Rolf D., et al. "Compartment syndrome of the thigh. A case report with delayed onset after stable pelvic ring fracture and chronic anticoagulation therapie." BMC geriatrics 10 (2010): 1-5.
  2. Image courtesy of //www.britannica.com/, "Femur"
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John Kiel on 20 June 2019 01:54:54
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