thigh muscles
nounUK /ˈθaɪ ˈmʌsəlz/
US /ˈθaɪ ˈmʌsəlz/
The thigh muscles are the strong muscles in the top part of your leg that help you walk, run, and jump.
After the long bike ride, my thigh muscles felt tired.
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2. The group of muscles at the front of the thigh that straighten the knee.
The coach told us to stretch our thigh muscles before sprinting.
3. The muscles at the back of the thigh that bend the knee.
Sitting for hours can make your thigh muscles feel tight.
4. The muscles on the inner side of the thigh that pull the legs together.
She felt a pull in her thigh muscles during the dance class.