The most common location for this to occur is in the quadriceps, the muscles on the front/side of the thigh.

Where do contusions occur?

Contusions occur when a direct blow or repeated blows by a blunt object strike part of the body, crushing underlying muscle fibers and connective tissue without breaking the skin. A contusion can result from falling or jamming the body against a hard surface.

Where are contusions most common?

Thigh – at the front of the thigh, usually damaging the quadriceps muscles. This is probably the most common area for a muscle contusion to occur.