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THIGH
COMPARTMENTS OF THIGH
| COMPARTMENT | MUSCLES | NEUROVASCULAR STRUCTURE |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior compartment ( (front of the thigh) | Sartorius muscle, Quadriceps (Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus intermedius and Vastus medialis), Articularis genus | Femoral nerve |
| Medial compartment (inner thigh/groin) | Pectineus, External obturator, Gracilis muscle, Adductors (longus, brevis, and minimus) | Obturator nerve |
| Posterior compartment (back of the thigh) | 'hamstring portion' of the Adductor magnus, Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus | Sciatic nerve |
FASCIA LATA
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