Body Region: Thigh

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    The anterior hip capsule extends from the acetabular rim distally to the intertrochanteric line of the femur, with the iliofemoral…
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    The suprapatellar plica is a synovial fold at the superior pole of the patella forming the boundary between the suprapatellar…
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    The retinacular fibres of the hip are reflections of the hip joint capsule onto the femoral neck, forming longitudinal bands…
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    The proximal extent of the knee joint capsule attaches to the femur 1-2 cm above the articular cartilage margins anteriorly…
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    The lateral intermuscular septum extends from the iliotibial band to the lateral femur, separating the anterior quadriceps compartment from the…
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    The medial intermuscular septum separates the anterior quadriceps compartment from the medial adductor compartment, running from the medial border of…
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    The vastoadductor membrane forms the roof of the adductor (Hunter's) canal, connecting the vastus medialis anteriorly to adductor longus and…
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    The deep fascia of the thigh, or fascia lata, is a dense fibrous envelope encircling all muscular compartments of the…
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    The posterior intermuscular septum separates the medial adductor compartment from the posterior hamstring compartment along the medial femur. It provides…
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    The fascia lata is the thick investing deep fascia of the thigh, surrounding the thigh muscles as a complete sleeve.…

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