Picture Tests in Anatomy Lower Limb Gluteal Region and Hamstrings 1

After completion of this video, you will be able to identify and discuss some features of the gluteal region and posterior (hamstring) compartment of the thigh: muscles: gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, gluteus maximus, piriformis, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris, obturator internus, adductor magnus; nerves; superior gluteal, inferior gluteal, posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, sciatic nerve, nerve to obturator internus, nerve to quadratus femoris; vessels: superior gluteal artery, inferior gluteal artery, trochanteric anastomosis, acetabular artery; ligament of the head of the femur; blood supply of the femoral head; Shenton’s line; retinacular arteries; Trendelenburg test; straight leg raising test; key muscle of the gluteal region; iliotibial tract; biceps femoris muscle; quadrate tubercle; greater trochanter; lesser trochanter; intertrochanteric line; intertrochanteric crest.

Presented and edited by Dr. Akram Jaffar, Ph.D.