Trigger Points That Refer Pain to the Upper Leg

Pain Referred to the Anterior Thigh
- Rectus Femoris: front of the thigh, knee
- Vastus Lateralis: front and side of the thigh, knee
- Vastus Medialis: front of the thigh, knee
- Sartorius: front and inner thigh

Pain Referred to the Posterior Thigh
- Biceps Femoris: back of the thigh, knee
- Semitendinosus: back of the thigh, knee
- Semimembranosus: back of the thigh, knee

Pain Referred to the Lateral Thigh
- Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL): side of the thigh, knee
- Iliotibial Band (IT Band): side of the thigh, knee
- Vastus Lateralis: side of the thigh, knee

Pain Referred to the Medial Thigh
- Adductor Longus: inner thigh, groin
- Adductor Brevis: inner thigh, groin
- Adductor Magnus: inner thigh, groin
- Gracilis: inner thigh, knee

Pain Referred to the Hip
- Iliopsoas: front of the hip, upper thigh
- Rectus Femoris: front of the hip, upper thigh