Gluteal region:(hip and buttocks)
4 superficial mm. 5 deep mm.
tensor fasciae latae
iliotibial tract
positiveTrendelenburgtest
greater sciatic foramen
lesser sciatic foramen
sacrospinous lig.
sacrotuberous lig.
greater sciatic foramen – connects pelvic cavity to gluteal regionlesser sciatic foramen – connects gluteal region to perineum
deep gluteal muscles: the lateral rotators of the thigh
medial view ofright hemipelvis
medial view ofright hemipelvis
sacral plexus (L4-S4)
relationship of the sciatic n. to the piriformis m.
both divisionspassing inferior to:
87%
common peroneal divisionpassing through:
12.2%
common peroneal divisionpassing superior to:
0.5%
(Grant’s atlas – study of 640 limbs)
(for intragluteal injection)
nerve to thequadratus femoris
Posterior thigh muscles: extensors of thigh flexors of leg
avulsion fracture of ischial tuberosity