Posterior Thigh + Gluteal Region Flashcards
Gluteal Region Boundaries
Anterior = Pelvis
Superior = Iliac Crests
Inferior = Gluteal Sulcus
ASIS is in the same plane as
Pubic symphysis
Hole Between ischium and pubis
Obturator Foramen
Sacrospinous Ligament connects
Sacrum to ischial spine
Very strong
Sacrotuberous ligament connects
Sacrum to ischial tuberosity
Very strong
Sacrotuberous ligament is continous with the ____ ligament
Posterior sacroiliac
Sciatic notch split into __________ by the ________
Greater and lesser sciatic foramina, by the posterior sacroiliac ligament (continous with Sacrotuberous) and sacrospinous ligament
Greater Sciatic Foramen passage
All vessels and nerves out from the pelvis into gluteal region (eg. Sciatic nerve)
Lesser Sciatic Foramen contents
Neurovascular Structures to the perineum
Gluteus Maximus Origin
Ilium, Sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus Maximus Insertion
Gluteal Tuberosity of Femur via Iliotibial band
Gluteus Maximus Nerve
Inferior Gluteal
Gluteal Maximus Movement
Extends Thigh (sitting -> standing)
Gluteus Medius / Minimus Origin
Ilium
Gluteus Medius / Minimus Nerve
Superior Gluteal
Gluteus Medius / Minimum Insertion
Greater Trochanter
Gluteus Medius / Minimus Movement
Stabilisers when walking - abductors thigh
Tensor Fascia Lata Origin
ASIS
Tensor Fascia Lata Insertion
Iliotibial Band
Tensor Fascia Lata Movement
Stabiliser - abducts thigh
Tensor Fascia Lata Nerve
Superior GLuteal
Piriformis Origin
Sacrotuberous Ligament
Piriformis Insertion
Greater Trochanter