what are the muscles and ligaments in the thigh
Muscle Strains in the Thigh. A muscle strain (muscle pull or tear) is a common injury, particularly among people who participate in sports. The thigh has three sets of strong muscles: the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh, the quadriceps muscles in the front, and the adductor muscles on the inside.The quadriceps muscles and hamstring muscles work together to straighten (extend) and bend (flex) the leg.The adductor muscles pull the legs together.amstring muscles at the back of the thigh. Quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. Muscle strains usually happen when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit, tearing the muscle fibers. They frequently occur near the point where the muscle joins the tough, fibrous connective tissue of the tendon.