In which compartment of the thigh does the deep femoral artery become the chief source of blood for the muscles?

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In the posterior compartment of the thigh, the deep femoral artery becomes the chief source of blood for the muscles. The deep femoral artery provides the posterior compartment of the thigh with three to four perforating arteries. It pierces the adductor magnus and gives blood to the hamstrings, biceps femoris, semi tendinosus, and semimembranosus.

In Which Compartment of the Thigh Does the Deep Femoral