Gluteal Region Flashcards
1
Q
What is the iliotibial tract and it’s function?
A
-Thick strip of connective tissue connecting several muscles in the lateral thigh -Important role in movement of the thigh by connecting hip muscles to the tibia
2
Q
Which muscles are the chief abductors of the hip joint?
A
-Gluteus medius -Gluteus minimus
3
Q
Which structures pass superior to piriformis?
A
- Superior gluteal nerve
- Superior gluteal vein
- Superior gluteal artery
4
Q
Which structures pass inferiorly to piriformis?
A
- Sciatic nerve
- Pudendal nerve
- Nerve to obturator internus
- Nerve to quadratus femoris muscle
- Inferior gluteal nerve, artery and vein
5
Q
What structures pass through the lesser sciatic foramen?
A
- Pudendal nerve
- Tendon of Obturatus internus
- Internal pudendal vessels
- Nerve to Obturator internus
6
Q
What are the actions of Piriformis, Gemelli and Obturator internus?
A
All laterally rotate & extend femur at the hip joint. Also abduct flexed femur at hip.
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