MSK-Gluteal Region Flashcards
What does A show?
Gluteus maximus (reflected)
Innervated by inferior glutal nerve
Hip extension
What does B(1) show?
Gluteus medius
(posterior fibres)
Superior gluteal nerve
Abduction and medial rotation
What does B(2) show?
Gluteus medius
(anterior fibres)
Superior gluteal nerve
Abduction and medial rotation
What does C show?
Piriformis
Nerve to piriformis
Lateral Rotation and abduction
What does E show?
Obturator internus tendon
Obturator internus functions:
Nerve to obturator internus
Lateral rotation and abduction
What is F?
Inferior gemellus
Nerve to quadratus femoris
Lateral rotation and abduction
What is G?
Quadratus femoris
Nerve to quadratus femoris
Lateral rotation
What is H?
Sciatic nerve
Emerges inferiorly to piriformis
What is L?
Greater trochanter of the femur
What is I?
Inferior gluteal neurovascular bundle
What is J?
Superior gluteal neurovascular bundle
What is K?
Ischial tuberosity
What is M?
Vastus lateralis
Femoral nerve
Knee extension and stabilises patella