READ ME / 1: Anatomy - gluteal region, femoral triangle, thigh compartments, hip joint Flashcards
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Which blood vessel is found within ligamentum teres?
Artery to head of femur
What bony structure loses its blood supply if the ligamentum teres is damaged?
Head / neck of femur
What are the six regions of the lower limb?
Gluteal
Femoral
Knee
Leg
Ankle
Foot
Name the four muscles in the superficial muscle group of the gluteal region.
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fascia latae
What is the function of the gluteus muscles and the tensor fascia latae?
Extend, abduct and medially rotate the thigh
Which nerve innervates gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve
Which nerve innervates the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae?
Superior gluteal nerve
Damage to which nerve causes Trendelenburg’s Gait?
Superior gluteal nerve
Name four muscles in the deep muscle group of the gluteal region.
Piriformis
Obturator internus (sandwiched by gemelli)
Gemelli (twins)
Quadratus femoris (square)
What is the nerve supply to the muscles of the deep muscle group of the gluteal region?
Sacral plexus
Through which holes in the pelvis do nerves enter and exit?
Greater and lesser sciatic foramen
Obturator foramen
What are the three major bony parts of the pelvis?
Ilium
Pubic bone
Ischium
Without ligaments forming their outer borders, the sciatic foraminae are known as sciatic notches.
Which ligaments form the foraminae?
Sacrotuberous ligament (sacrum <> ischial tuberosity) forms the lesser sciatic foramen
Sacrospinous ligament (sacrum <> ischial spine) forms the greater sciatic foramen
Into which quadrant of the gluteal region are injections usually given?
Why?
Superior lateral quadrant
Avoids structures like nerves, arteries and veins
What is the largest nerve in the body?
Sciatic nerve
What are the spinal cord levels of the sciatic nerve?
L4 - S3
What does the sciatic nerve bifurcate into?
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
Which spinal nerve supplies the perineum and keeps the “pelvis” off the floor?
Pudendal nerve