Dissection 2: Gluteal Region Flashcards
name the nerve root values of the sciatic nerve
L4-S3
name the nerve root values of the pudental nerve
S2-4
name the nerve root values of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh
S1-3
nerve supply to gluteus maximus
inferior gluteal nerve
superior boundary of the gluteal region
iliac crests
inferior boundary of the gluteal region
gluteal fold
lateral boundary of the gluteal region
greater trochanter of the femur
name the 3 gluteal muscles
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
name the 4 PROXIMAL attachments of the gluteus maximus
iliac crest
sacrum
sacrituberous ligament
coccyx
name the DISTAL attachment of the gluteus maximus
iliotibial tract
main role of gluteus maximus
extension of the hip
what 2 regions do the gluteus medius and minimus attach to
ilium
greater trochanter of femur
main function of gluteus maximus and minimus
abduct and medially rotate the thigh at the hip joint
nerve supply to gluteus medius and minimus?
superior gluteal nerve
name the components of the inferior gluteal neurovascular bundle
inferior gluteal artery, nerve, vein
name the nerve root values of the inferior gluteal nerve
L5, S1, S2
name the nerve root values of the superior gluteal nerve
L5, S1, S2
where would you find the superior gluteal nerve neurovascular bundle?
deep to gluteus minimus
name the lateral rotators of the hip
superior gemelli obturator internus inferior gemelli quadratus femoris piriformis
what is the iliotibial tract
thickening of deep fascia of the thigh (fascia lata)
where does the iliotibeal tract run from and to
ASIS to lateral tibeal condyle
what is the tensor fascia latae
muscular part of the fascia lata usually at the proximal portion
at what level does the spinal cord end in adults
L1-2 vertebral discs
what level should you do a lumbar puncture?
L3-4
