Chapter 10.5, Problem 24BYGO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The major actions of the muscles of the anterior, medial, and posterior compartments of the thigh.

Introduction:

The pelvic girdle and femur give rise to muscles that surround the hip joint and thigh. The thigh muscles have three compartments namely − anterior, medial, and posterior compartments. All these compartments have different types of muscles with actions that facilitate proper movements.