Medial femoral intermuscular septum

Looks like

A sheet of fascia on the inner thigh between the vastus medialis and the adductor muscles.

What it does

Separates the front and inner compartments of the thigh.

Keeping it well

A landmark in surgery of the inner thigh and the adductor canal.

Related conditions

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)
• Lymphoedema
• Restless legs syndrome
• Varicose veins