Lateral intermuscular septum of thigh

Lateral intermuscular septum of thigh

Cross-section through the middle of the thigh.
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Latin septum intermusculare femoris laterale
TA A04.7.03.004
FMA 58746

Anatomical terminology

The lateral intermuscular septum of thigh is a fold of deep fascia in the thigh.

It is between the vastus lateralis and biceps femoris.

It separates the anterior compartment of the thigh from the posterior compartment of the thigh.

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