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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Exploration of gluteal region and hip

Quadratus femoris and obturator externus muscles, viewed from below

Image #181-2

KEYWORDS: Muscles and tendons.

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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