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What results from damage to the sciatic nerve?
What results from damage to the sciatic nerve?
Which arteries supply the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Which arteries supply the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Where are intramuscular injections typically administered in the buttock?
Where are intramuscular injections typically administered in the buttock?
What structure is located deepest in the popliteal fossa?
What structure is located deepest in the popliteal fossa?
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What is the continuation of the small saphenous vein?
What is the continuation of the small saphenous vein?
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What is the role of the gluteus maximus muscle?
What is the role of the gluteus maximus muscle?
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Which nerve innervates the gluteus maximus muscle?
Which nerve innervates the gluteus maximus muscle?
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Which structure serves as the proximal attachment for the hamstring muscles?
Which structure serves as the proximal attachment for the hamstring muscles?
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What is the boundary structure of the popliteal fossa?
What is the boundary structure of the popliteal fossa?
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What is the attachment point for the gluteal maximus muscle?
What is the attachment point for the gluteal maximus muscle?
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Which muscle is part of the superficial layer of the gluteal region?
Which muscle is part of the superficial layer of the gluteal region?
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The greater sciatic foramen primarily serves as a passageway for which of the following?
The greater sciatic foramen primarily serves as a passageway for which of the following?
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Which of these muscles is not part of the hamstrings?
Which of these muscles is not part of the hamstrings?
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What is the primary function of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles?
What is the primary function of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles?
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What happens to the pelvis when a person with gluteus medius and minimus paralysis stands on one leg?
What happens to the pelvis when a person with gluteus medius and minimus paralysis stands on one leg?
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Which muscle is innervated by the nerve to the obturator internus?
Which muscle is innervated by the nerve to the obturator internus?
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Which of the following muscles is part of the hamstrings?
Which of the following muscles is part of the hamstrings?
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Which nerve innervates the biceps femoris muscle?
Which nerve innervates the biceps femoris muscle?
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What is the result of a tear in the proximal attachments of the hamstrings?
What is the result of a tear in the proximal attachments of the hamstrings?
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What type of movements do the deep layer muscles, including the piriformis and quadratus femoris, primarily facilitate?
What type of movements do the deep layer muscles, including the piriformis and quadratus femoris, primarily facilitate?
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Which of the following statements about the sciatic nerve is correct?
Which of the following statements about the sciatic nerve is correct?
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Study Notes
Gluteal Region
- Greater Sciatic Foramen: Passageway for structures entering or leaving the pelvis (e.g., sciatic nerve).
- Lesser Sciatic Foramen: Passageway for structures entering or leaving the perineum (e.g., pudendal nerve).
- Posterolateral Surface of Ilium: Attachment site for gluteal muscles.
- Ischial Tuberosity: Proximal attachment of hamstring muscles (Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Long Head of Biceps Femoris).
- Greater Trochanter: Attachment for hip abductors and medial rotators.
- Gluteal Tuberosity: Attachment for part of the Gluteus Maximus muscle.
Muscles of the Gluteal Region
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Superficial Layer: Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, and Tensor Fasciae Latae.
- Proximal Attachment: Posterolateral surface of the ilium for all three glutei muscles.
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Distal Attachment:
- Gluteus Maximus: Gluteal Tuberosity and Iliotibial Tract.
- Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus: Greater Trochanter.
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Innervation:
- Gluteus Maximus: Inferior Gluteal Nerve.
- Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, and Tensor Fasciae Latae: Superior Gluteal Nerve.
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Deep Layer: Piriformis, Obturator Internus, Superior Gemellus, Inferior Gemellus, and Quadratus Femoris.
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Innervation:
- Piriformis: Ventral Rami S1 and S2.
- Obturator Internus and Superior Gemellus: Nerve to Obturator Internus.
- Quadratus Femoris and Inferior Gemellus: Nerve to Quadratus Femoris.
- Action: Lateral rotators of the thigh and stabilizers of the femoral head in the acetabulum.
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Innervation:
Actions of the Gluteal Muscles
- Gluteus Maximus: Extends and laterally rotates the thigh. Plays a key role in rising from a seated position and walking uphill.
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Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus: Abductors and medial rotators of the thigh.
- Standing on One Leg: These muscles fix the pelvis to prevent it from sagging to the unsupported side, ensuring a level pelvis during walking.
- Positive Trendelenburg Sign: When Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus are paralyzed, the pelvis on the side of the unsupported leg sags. This is a positive Trendelenburg sign.
Muscles of the Posterior Thigh Region
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Hamstring Muscles: Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Long Head of Biceps Femoris.
- Proximal Attachment: Ischial Tuberosity.
- Distal Attachment: Bones of the leg.
- Innervation: Tibial Division of the Sciatic Nerve.
- Action: Extend the hip and flex the knee.
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Short Head of Biceps Femoris: Arises from the lateral lip of the linea aspera.
- Innervation: Common Fibular Division of the Sciatic Nerve.
Hamstring Injuries
- Hamstring injuries can result from tears of the proximal attachments to the ischial tuberosity or tears within the muscle fibers.
Nerves of the Gluteal and Posterior Thigh Regions
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Sciatic Nerve: L4-S3.
- Innervation: Muscles on the posterior thigh, all leg and foot muscles, and skin of most of the leg and foot.
- Divides into: Tibial and Common Fibular Nerves in the distal part of the thigh.
- Piriformis Syndrome: Compression of the sciatic nerve by the Piriformis muscle.
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Other nerves: Branches of the sacral plexus in the pelvis.
- Reach the gluteal region after passing through the greater sciatic foramen.
Arteries of the Gluteal and Posterior Thigh Regions
- Gluteal Region: Superior and Inferior Gluteal Arteries (branches of the internal iliac artery).
- Posterior Compartment of Thigh: Supplied by four perforating branches from the Profunda Femoris Artery, Inferior Gluteal Artery, Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery, and Popliteal Arteries.
Intragluteal Injections
- Intramuscular injections are typically given in the superolateral quadrant of the buttock to avoid nerves and vessels.
Popliteal Fossa
- Location: Posterior to the knee.
- Boundaries: Posterior compartment muscles of the thigh and leg.
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Contents:
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Popliteal Artery: Direct continuation of the Femoral Artery at the adductor hiatus; the deepest structure in the fossa.
- Genicular Branches: Supply the capsule and ligaments of the knee joint.
- Popliteal Vein: Continuation of the Posterior Tibial Vein; becomes the Femoral Vein at the adductor hiatus.
- Tibial and Common Fibular (Peroneal) Nerves: Terminal branches of the sciatic nerve.
- Small Saphenous Vein: Drains into the Popliteal Vein.
- Popliteal Lymph Nodes:
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Popliteal Artery: Direct continuation of the Femoral Artery at the adductor hiatus; the deepest structure in the fossa.
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Test your knowledge on the structures and muscles of the gluteal region. This quiz covers key aspects such as the greater and lesser sciatic foramina, muscle attachments, and the functions of gluteal muscles. Perfect for anatomy students and enthusiasts!
