Horse Kiss

Definition Horse kiss is a colloquial term for a bruise in the area of the thigh, knee or calf. The medical term for this is contusion. The term “horse kiss” is probably derived from injuries caused by hoof kicks, which result in painful bruises. In some regions of Germany it is also called deer, knuckle … Horse Kiss

Bruise on the thigh

Definition In the case of a bruise (haematoma), blood from an injured blood vessel leaks into the surrounding tissue. Depending on the depth of the injured blood vessel, the blood collects in the subcutaneous fatty tissue or in the connective tissue around the muscles (muscle boxes). On the thigh, such bruises often occur as a … Bruise on the thigh