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Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Medial Thigh Muscles

Jordan L. Ramage, Matthew Varacallo

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Abstract

The thigh has some of the largest muscles in the human body. The medial thigh muscles are important for allowing normal gait and functioning of the lower extremity. The medial thigh muscles mainly allow for adduction of the leg. Weak adductor muscles can create instability at the knee and can increase the risk of an adductor strain. The medial thigh muscles also protect important neurovascular structures as they pass from the proximal hip joint to the knee and lower leg.

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The thigh has some of the largest muscles in the human body. The medial thigh muscles are important for allowing normal gait and functioning of the lower extremity. The medial thigh muscles mainly allow for adduction of the leg. Weak adductor muscles can create instability at the knee and can increase the risk of an adductor strain. The medial thigh muscles also protect important neurovascular structures as they pass from the proximal hip joint to the knee and lower leg.

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The thigh has some of the largest muscles in the human body. The medial thigh muscles are important for allowing normal gait and functioning of the lower extremity. The medial thigh muscles mainly allow for adduction of the leg. Weak adductor muscles can create instability at the knee and can increase the risk of an adductor strain. The medial thigh muscles also protect important neurovascular structures as they pass from the proximal hip joint to the knee and lower leg.

Key concepts: Medial compartment of thigh, Thigh, Anatomy, Adductor muscles, Medicine, Pelvis, Neurovascular bundle, Adductor canal

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