superficial structures of the hip

Question 1

What are the superficial structures of the gluteal region?

Answer 1

Fascia lata 
iliotibial tract (Band)

Question 2

What is the fascia lata?

Answer 2

outer layer of deep fascia over the thigh.

Question 3

What is the fascia lata anchored to superiorly?

Answer 3

in a ring that includes the inguinal ligament, iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament, and pubis

Question 4

What is the fascia lata continuous with inferiorly?

Answer 4

deep fascia of the leg (fascia cruris)

Question 5

What is the iliotibialtract?

Answer 5

thickened lateral aspect of the fascia lata

Question 6

What is the iliotibial tract connected to superiorly?

Answer 6

to the tubercle of the crest of the ilium

Question 7

What is the iliotibial tract attached to inferiorly?

Answer 7

proximal part of the tibia.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the illiotibial tract?

Answer 8

Iliotibial tract helps reduce bending load on the femur (principle of tension band)

Question 9

What is the function of the tensor fascia lata?

Answer 9

stabilizes knee in extension—recall inferior insertion of IT tract on proxmial tibia.

Question 10

What type of bony structure does the offset femur head produce?

Answer 10

Bone trabeculae follow lines of tension and compressiona classic example of form following function.