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The muscle that forms the lateral aspect of the thigh is the tensor fasciae latae (TFL). It is a small, strap-like muscle located on the outer side of the thigh and plays a crucial role in stabilizing the hip and knee during movement. The TFL works in conjunction with the iliotibial band (IT band), which runs down the lateral side of the thigh.
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What muscle attaches to a long bone which runs down the lateral aspect of the leg?
The Sartorius muscle - the longest muscle in the human body - is a long thin muscle that runs down the length of the thigh. Its upper portion forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle.
WHAT IS THE ventrogluteal muscle?
middle of thigh slightly to the lateral side
Where the pectineus muscle is located?
On the upper, medial aspect of the thigh
Where is a dense fascial band that runs from the ilium to the tibia on the lateral aspect of the thigh?
The iliotibial (IT) band is the dense fascial band that runs from the ilium (pelvis) to the tibia on the lateral aspect of the thigh. It plays a role in stabilizing the knee during functional movements like walking and running.
Which is the safest location to administer an IM injection in infants?
Usually they are administered in the upper outer thigh.
What are the Two anterior aspect of the upper thigh?
The two anterior aspects of the upper thigh are the quadriceps femoris muscle group and the sartorius muscle. The quadriceps femoris group is a large muscle that covers the front of the thigh and is responsible for extending the knee joint. The sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the body and helps with flexing the hip and knee joints and rotating the thigh.
What forms muscle mass at the medial side of each thigh?
Gluteus Maximus
What is the job of the two lateral rectus muscles?
The name 'rectus' means straight while femoris refers to the thigh. So, it refers to the straight muscle of the thigh, which is a member of the quadriceps femoris.
Why does the epi pen go in the thigh?
The Epi Pen can also go into your deltoid muscle (the largest muscle part of your arm) because an Epi Pen is an IM (Intra-muscular) injection. On the lateral portion of your thigh, you have a large muscle that can be easily accessed and can absorb the medication appropriately and quickly.
What is your thigh muscle called?
Your thigh muscle is called your Quadricep.
What is anatomical terminology for outer side of left thigh?
The anatomical term for the outer side of the left thigh is the lateral side of the left thigh.
What region would the left hip and upper leg be in?
The left hip and upper leg region would be in the lateral aspect of the lower back region and posterior aspect of the left thigh region.
