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The Thigh. Anatomy of the Thigh. Femur Greater Trochanter Lesser Trochanter Acetabulum of the Pelvis. Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction. Motions of the Thigh. Muscles of the Thigh. Hip Flexors Hip Extensors Abductors Adductors. Hip Flexors. Quadriceps Rectus Femoris
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Anatomy of the Thigh • Femur • Greater Trochanter • Lesser Trochanter • Acetabulum of the Pelvis
Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Motions of the Thigh
Muscles of the Thigh • Hip Flexors • Hip Extensors • Abductors • Adductors
Hip Flexors • Quadriceps • Rectus Femoris • Illiosoas • Sartorius • Gracillis
Hip Extensors • Hamstrings • Biceps Femoris • Semi-tendonosis • Semi-mebranosis
Abductors • Illiotibial Band • Gluteus Medius • Gluteus Minimus
Adductors Longus (only one palpable) Adductor Brevis Adductor Magus Adductors
Causes of Thigh Injuires • Strength Imbalances of the two groups • External Mechanisms • Poor Flexibility • Fatigue • Sudden change in temperature
Prevention of Thigh Injuries • Muscle Groups Strong and Flexible • Stretching a Relaxed Muscle • Increase muscle temperature before stretching
Types of Injuries • Quadriceps Strain • Hamstring Strain • Patellar Tendonitis • Contusion (Charlie Horse) • Myositis Ossificans
Quadriceps Strain • Generally occur in weaker part of the muscle (belly or belly-tendon junction) • Mild • No Visual difference tightness spasm, general soreness • Moderate • Pt tenderness, ROM decreased, discoloration below injury site • Severe • Muscle spasm, no ROM, rolled up at attachment, pain swelling discoloration • Treatment • Mild =ice or cryo-stretch Severe = surgery?
Hamstring Strain • Rectus Femoris (most likely) • Could be caused by lack of communication between hamstrings and quadriceps • Graded similar to Quadriceps
Contusion • AKA “Charlie Horse” • Direct Blow • Pain, transitory loss of function, hematoma,discoloration • Treatment • Ice Cryo-stretch, Pad, Protect
MyositisOssificans • Mechanism is direct blow to the thigh or repeated blows to same area • Periosteum is broken and bone cells released and grow into the muscle tissue • May not show up on x-ray for 3-4 weeks • Treatment • Ultra-sound or possibly surgery