A type of stem cell that resides in the brain, which can make new nerve cells (called neurons) and other cells that support nerve cells (called glia).In the adult, neural stem cells can be found in very specific and very small areas of the brain where replacement of nerve cells is seen. type of stem cell that resides in the brain, which can make new nerve cells (called neurons) and other cells that support nerve cells (called glia).
A physical therapist may recommend exercises to treat thigh weakness caused by a pinched sciatic nerve. Muscle weakness in the hips and thighs is a symptom of myositis. A charley horse is a painful cramp or muscle spasm that is associated with thigh weakness. Bed rest is a common cause of thigh weakness.
A thigh strain or quadriceps strain is a tear in one of the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. It can range from a mild discomfort to a full blown tear of most of the muscle resulting in severe pain and inability to walk.