HIP Posterior Region Deep Flashcards
O. obturator foramen & obturator membrane
(Internal/posterior surface of pelvis)
I. greater trochanter (medial aspect)
N. nerve to obturator internus
A. lateral rotation of hip joint
abduction of thigh when hip is flexed
S. Gemellus superior and inferior, obturator externus, quadratis de pros, piriformis
Obturator Internus
O. anterior sacrum (occasionally sacrotuberous ligament)
I. greater trochanter
N nerve to piriformis.
A lateral rotation of hip
S. gemellus superior &inferior, obturator internus & externus, quadratis femoral
Piriformis
O. obturator foramen & obturator membrane. (External/anterior surface)
I. trochanteric fossa of femur
N. Obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4)
Obturator Externus
O. superior: ischial spine inferior: ischial tuberosity I. greater trochanter A. lateral rotation of hip N. Lateral to obturator internus
Superior Gemellus
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Inferior Gamellus
O. ischial tuberosity (lateral aspect) I. inter trochanteric crest of femur N. Nerve to quadratis femoris. A. lateral rotation of hip joint adduction of thigh (weak action) S. gemellus superior & inferior, obturator internus & externus, pisiform is
Quadratus Femoris