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Also known as upper leg

In anatomy, the thigh is the area between the hip (pelvis) and the knee. Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb.

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The thigh is the section of your leg that extends from your hip down to your knee. It's an important part of your lower limb that supports movement and helps you walk, run, and stand.

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Key facts

Anatomy.Name
Thigh
Anatomy.Latin
femur
Anatomy.Image
File:Thigh.jpg
Anatomy.Caption
A woman's thighs
Anatomy.Image2
Braus 1921 277.png
Anatomy.Caption2
Cross-section of the thigh showing muscles and bone (latin terminology)

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Structure
  • Bones
  • Muscular compartments
  • Blood supply
  • Clinical significance
  • Society and culture
  • Additional images
  • References

In anatomy, the thigh is the area between the hip (pelvis) and the knee. Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb.

The single bone in the thigh is called the femur. This bone is very thick and strong (due to the high proportion of bone tissue), and forms a ball and socket joint at the hip, and a modified hinge joint at the knee.

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