Muscles of The Thigh

Iliotibial Tract

(IT Band) Compartmentalizes the Tensor Fascia(e) Lata(e) and aids in keeping the lateral thigh flattened. Aids in Abduction of thigh.

Adductor Longus

Adducts and flexes thigh at hip joint and rotates thigh. RMA: Extends thigh

Gracilis

Adducts thigh at hip joint, medially rotates thigh, and flexes at knee joint.

Quadriceps Femoris

All four heads extend leg at knee joint; rectus femoris muscle acting alone also flexes thigh a hip joint.

Rectus Femoris

All four heads extend leg at knee joint; rectus femoris muscle acting alone also flexes thigh a hip joint.

Vastus Intermedius

All four heads extend leg at knee joint; rectus femoris muscle acting alone also flexes thigh a hip joint.

Vastus Lateralis

All four heads extend leg at knee joint; rectus femoris muscle acting alone also flexes thigh a hip joint.

Vastus Medialis

All four heads extend leg at knee joint; rectus femoris muscle acting alone also flexes thigh a hip joint.

Tensor Fascia(e) Lata(e)

Flexes and abducts thigh at hip joint.

Pectineus

Flexes and adducts thigh at hip joint

Sartorius

Weakly flexes leg at knee joint; weakly flexes, abducts, and laterally rotes thigh at hip joint.