LG #14 - Buttock and Hip
LG #14 - Buttock and Hip
LG #14 - Buttock and Hip
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BUTTOCK AND HIP
B: Gluteal Region
Objectives:
1. Review the surface anatomy landmarks in the gluteal region:
a. Iliac crest
b. Posterior superior iliac spine
c. Ischial tuberosity
d. Greater trochanter
e. Gluteal fold
f. Intergluteal cleft
2. Identify the muscles of the gluteal region and posterior compartment of the thigh, including
how they relate to the clinical applications. Be sure to understand their attachments,
action(s), and innervation:
a. Gluteal region
i. Gluteus maximus
ii. Gluteus medius
iii. Gluteus minimus
iv. Tensor fascia lata
i. Iliotibial band (tract)
v. Piriformis
vi. Obturator internus
vii. Superior gemellus
viii. Inferior gemellus
ix. Quadratus femoris
b. Posterior compartment of thigh
i. Biceps femoris
ii. Semitendinosus
iii. Semimembranosus
3. Identify the neurovascular structures of the gluteal region, including how they relate to the
clinical applications. Be sure to understand their origin, course, and distribution:
a. Sciatic nerve
b. Superior gluteal nerve
c. Inferior gluteal nerve
d. Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
e. Pudendal nerve
f. Superior gluteal artery
g. Inferior gluteal artery
h. Internal pudendal artery
Clinical Applications:
1. Injury to Superior Gluteal Nerve (Moore 8th Edition, pg. 740-41)
E.g., Trendelenburg Gait, Muscles Impacted, Motor and Sensory Deficits
2. Injury to Sciatic Nerve (Moore 8th Edition, pg. 741)
E.g., Muscles Impacted, Motor and Sensory Deficits
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C: Femoral Triangle
Objectives:
1. Identify the borders of the femoral triangle.
2. Identify the contents of the femoral triangle, including how they relate to the clinical
applications. Be sure to understand their origin, course, relationships, and distribution:
a. Femoral vein
b. Femoral artery
c. Femoral nerve
d. Deep femoral artery
e. Deep femoral vein
f. Medial femoral circumflex artery
g. Lateral femoral circumflex artery
h. Obturator artery
i. Artery to the head of the femur
j. Great saphenous vein
k. Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
l. Deep inguinal lymph nodes
Clinical Applications:
1. Enlarged Inguinal Lymph Nodes (Moore 8th Edition, pg. 700)
2. Palpation, Compression, and Cannulation of Femoral Artery (Moore 8th Edition, pg.
719)
3. Femoral Hernias (Moore 8th Edition, pg. 720)
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