Thigh Muscles : Origin, Insertion, Action & Nerve Supply

The thigh muscle can be split into three sections:

• Anterior Compartment
• Medial Compartment
• Posterior Compartment

Anterior Compartment of the thigh

Muscles in the anterior thigh are-

• Iliopsoas
• Quadriceps Femoris
• Rectus Femoris
• Sartorius
• Pectineus

Medial Compartment of the thigh

Muscles of the medial thigh are-

• Adductor Magnus
• Adductor Longus
• Adductor Brevis
• Obturator Externus
• Gracilis

Posterior Compartment of the thigh

The muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh are-

• Biceps Femoris
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus