Femoral region - Lower extremity - Muscles of lower limb - e-Anatomy
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Femoral region

Regio femoralis

  • Latin synonym: Regio femoris

Definition

The femoral region pertains to the “thigh area”. For a detailed description, please refer to the link provided: Thigh

References

Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp.555-575.

  • Clar, D.T. and Bordoni, B. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Femoral Region. [Updated 2022 Sep 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538501/

  • Attum, B. and Varacallo, M. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Thigh Muscles. [Updated 2022 Dec 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482445/

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