Thigh 234101 224395699 2008-07-08T17:45:33Z MMuzammils 278609 Female thighs visible between her purple [[skirt]] and black thigh high [[stockings]] {{Unreferenced|date=July 2007}} {{Infobox Anatomy | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Latin = | GraySubject = | GrayPage = | Caption = Diagram of the human thigh bone | Image2 = Thigh-Highs.JPG | Caption2 = Female thighs visible between her purple [[skirt]] and black thigh high [[stockings]]| Precursor = | System = | Artery = | Vein = | Nerve = | Lymph = | MeshName = Thigh | MeshNumber = A01.378.610.750 | DorlandsPre = t_09 | DorlandsSuf = 12804725 | }} In [[human anatomy|humans]] the '''thigh''' is the area between the [[pelvis]] and [[buttock]]s and the [[knee]]. Anatomically, it is part of the [[Human leg|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 [[cortical bone]]), and forms a [[ball and socket joint]] at the [[hip]], and a condylar joint at the knee. ==Fascial compartments== In cross-section, the thigh is divided up into three [[fascial compartment]]s. These compartments use the femur as an axis, and are separated by tough [[connective tissue]] membranes (or [[septum|septa]]). Each of these compartments has its own [[blood]] and [[nerve]] supply, and contains a different group of [[muscle]]s. * [[Medial fascial compartment of thigh]] * [[Posterior fascial compartment of thigh]] * [[Anterior fascial compartment of thigh]] ==Blood vessels== The arterial supply is by the [[femoral artery]] and the obturator system. The lymphatic drainage closely follows the arterial supply. The deep venous system of the thigh consists of the [[femoral vein]], the proximal part of the [[popliteal vein]], and various smaller vessels; these are the site of proximal [[deep venous thrombosis]]. The ''venae perfortantes'' connect the deep and the superficial system, which consists of the [[saphenous vein]]s (the site of [[varicose vein]]s). ==Thigh weakness== Thigh weakness can result in a positive [[Gowers' sign]] on physical examination. {{wiktionary}} {{commons|thigh}} {{human anatomical features}} {{Lower limb general}} [[Category:Pelvic limb anatomy]] [[ar:فخذ]] [[cs:Stehno]] [[de:Oberschenkel]] [[dv:ފަލަމަސްގަނޑު]] [[es:Muslo]] [[eo:Femuro]] [[fr:Cuisse]] [[id:Paha]] [[it:Coscia (anatomia)]] [[he:ירך]] [[nl:Dij]] [[no:Lår]] [[pag:Ulpo]] [[pl:Udo]] [[pt:Coxa]] [[ru:Ляжка]] [[sv:Lår]] [[tl:Hita]] [[yi:פולקע]]