Muscles of the Iliac and Gluteal Region Flashcards
Muscles of the iliac region
ALL take origin in the iliac region and insert onto the femur
Three muscles of the iliac region
- Psoas major and minor
- Iliacus
Muscles of the gluteal region
o Gluteus maximus o Gluteus medius o Gluteus minimus o Tensor fasciae latae o Piriformis o Obturator internus o Superior gemellus o Inferior gemellus o Quadratus femoris o Obturator externus
Psoas major origin
- Ventral surfaces of caudal borders and bases of the transverse processes of all lumbar vertebrae
- Lateral surfaces of intervertebral discs of the last thoracic vertebrae
- Tendinous arches which allow the passage of lumbar arteries, veins
Psoas major insertion
Muscle passes distally across the brim of the true pelvis and deep to the inguinal ligament to insert into
- Apex of lesser trochanter of the femur (medial to insertion of iliacus)
NOTE: bursa separates the tendon from the pubis and hip joint capsule
Psoas major nerve supply
Branches of the lumbar plexus containing fibers from L2 and L3
Psoas major function
Flexor at the hip and flexor of the lumbar spine
Psoas minor notes
The psoas minor is an inconstant muscle found on anterior surface of psoas major
Psoas minor origin
12th thoracic and 1st lumbar vertebrae and intervertebral disc between them
Psoas minor insertion
Via a long, thin tendon, psoas minor inserts into the iliopectineal eminence and iliac fascia
Psoas minor nerve supply
1st lumbar nerve
Psoas minor function
Flexion of lumbar spine
Iliacus notes
Iliacus muscle fills the iliac fossa
Iliacus origin
- Upper 2/3 of iliac fossa
- Iliac crest reaching the ASIS and AIIS
- Superolateral portion (ala) of the sacrum
- Anterior sacroiliac and iliolumbar ligaments
Iliacus insertion
The muscle becomes a tendon on the lateral side of the psoas major muscle and inserts into the base of the lesser trochanter of the femur
Iliacus nerve supply
Femoral nerve
Iliacus function
Flexion at the hip
Iliacus minor is occasionally present
o A small muscle (sometimes considered to be a detached part of the iliacus) is occasionally present
o Arises from the anterior inferior iliac spine
o Inserts on the intertrochanteric line of the femur or into the iliofemoral ligament
Fascia of the gluteal region
- Subcutaneous fascia of gluteal region is continuous with fascia of the thigh and back
- Made up of a superficial fatty layer and a deep membranous layer
Deep layer of fasica of gluteal region
o Continuous with fascia lata of the thigh
o As fascia lata passes upward toward gluteal region, it surrounds gluteus maximus
o Tendon of gluteus maximus ends in the iliotibial tract, which is a strong tendon embedded in the fascia lata
Gluteal aponeurosis
o Composed of vertical fibers which are present between the iliac crest and superior border of the gluteus maximus
Muscles of gluteal region
o Gluteus maximus o Gluteus medius o Gluteus minimus o Tensor fasciae latae o Piriformis o Obturator internus o Superior gemellus o Inferior gemellus o Quadratus femoris o Obturator externus
Notes on gluteus maximus
Large thick muscle, composed of remarkably coarse parallel fibers and lies superficially on the buttock
Origin of gluteus maximus
- Posterior gluteal line of the ilium (and bone superior and posterior to it)
- Posterior surface of the sacrum and coccyx
- Aponeurosis of the sacrospinalis muscle
- Sacrotuberous ligament
- Gluteal aponeurosis covering gluteus medius
Insertion of gluteus maximus
Proximal and superficial fibers of distal muscle
- Iliotibial band
Deep fibers of distal portion
- Gluteal tuberosity
Bursae
- Generally, there are 3 bursae associated with gluteus maximus, which are all found on its deep surface
- 1st largest bursae - over the greater trochanter
- 2nd largest bursae - over the ischial tuberosity (most commonly missing)
- 3rd largest bursae - between tendon of gluteus maximus and tendon of vastus lateralis
Nerve supply of gluteus maximus
Inferior gluteal nerve
Function of gluteus maximus
Extend, laterally rotate and abduct the thigh at the hip
Gluteus medius notes
Located on the outer surface of the pelvis, with its posterior ½ being covered by the gluteus maximus and its anterior ½ being covered by the gluteal aponeurosis
Gluteus medius origin
- Outer surface of the ilium between the iliac crest and posterior gluteal line (posteriorly)
- Anterior gluteal line (anteriorly)
Gluteus medius insertion
Oblique bony ridge on the lateral surface of the greater trochanter