Exploration of gluteal region and hip |
Quadratus femoris and obturator externus muscles, viewed from below |
The specimen has been turned so that the obturator externus (17) and the insertion of the iliopsoas (19) are visible in relation to the quadratus femoris (5). |
1
.
| Sacrotuberous ligament | 2
.
| Piriform muscle (cut off) | 3
.
| Ischial tuberosity | 4
.
| Inferior gemellus muscle | 5
.
| Quadratus femoris muscle | 6
.
| Greater trochanter | 7
.
| Quadrate tubercle | 8
.
| Lesser trochanter | 9
.
| Perforating artery | 10
.
| Anococcygeal ligament | 11
.
| Levator ani muscle | 12
.
| Vestibule of vagina | 13
.
| Crus of clitoris | 14
.
| Pubic symphysis | 15
.
| Area of origin of adductor muscles | 16
.
| Pectineus muscle | 17
.
| Obturator externus muscle | 18
.
| Femoral artery (in background) | 19
.
| Iliopsoas muscle (near insertion on lesser trochanter) | 20
.
| Adductor magnus muscle | 21
.
| Deep femoral artery |
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