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Is the anterior thigh muscles called hamstrings?
No, the hamstring is posterior to the quadriceps.
Group of muscles located on the anterior thigh?
Quadricpes femoris group
What major nerves serve the anterior thigh?
The major nerves that serve the anterior thigh are the femoral nerve and the obturator nerve. The femoral nerve innervates the quadriceps muscles, while the obturator nerve innervates the adductor muscles of the thigh.
The 3 main leg muscles in a leg?
The main leg muscles are the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. The quadriceps are in the front of the thigh, the hamstrings are on the back of the thigh, and the calf muscles are located in the back of the lower leg.
Where do most muscles that move the thigh originate at?
well there are many muscles that can move the femur in one way or another. 1 of the quadriceps can move the femur (rectus femoris) which attaches to the front of the ilium. All 3 hamstring muscles can move the femur backwards and all attach to the ischial tuberosity. The adductor muscles can move the thigh and all 3 attach to the pubis.
What is the common name for the muscles located on the anterior portion of the thigh?
Quads - iliopsoas, tesnor fascaise latae, sartorious and quadriceps femoris muscles
What kind of muscle is the rectus femoris?
The rectus femoris is one of the quadriceps muscles located on the anterior (front) surface of the thigh.
What major nerve serves the lower abdomen and anterior thigh?
femoral vein
Where is the anterior superior iliac spine located?
The anterior superior iliac spine is located in the pelvic region, at the front of the hip bone (ilium). It serves as an attachment point for various hip and thigh muscles, including the sartorius muscle.
What is a group of four muscles that form the fleshy mass of the anterior thigh?
Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and sartorius.
What is the greatest concern for an individual who suffers repeated contusions to the anterior thigh?
What is the greatest concern for an individual who suffers repeated contusions to the anterior thigh?
What is the major nerve serving the anterior thigh?
The lateral cutaneous and the femoral nerves both supply the anterior thigh and both are fairly major.
