Anterior compartment of thigh
| Anterior compartment of thigh | |
|---|---|
 Cross-section through the middle of the thigh. | |
 Front of thigh, showing surface markings for bones and nerves. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Compartimentum femoris anterius |
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| TH | {{#property:P1694}} |
| TE | {{#property:P1693}} |
| FMA | {{#property:P1402}} |
| Anatomical terminology [[[d:Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 865: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|edit on Wikidata]]] | |
The Anterior compartment of thigh refers to the area located at the front part of the thigh. It is one of the three compartments in the thigh, the other two being the medial and posterior compartments.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The anterior compartment is separated from the posterior compartment by the femur and the vastus intermedius muscle. It contains four muscles, which are primarily responsible for knee extension and hip flexion.
Muscles[edit | edit source]
Function[edit | edit source]
The muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh are mainly involved in knee extension and hip flexion. They are innervated by the femoral nerve.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Injuries to the anterior compartment of the thigh can lead to a condition known as compartment syndrome.
See also[edit | edit source]
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