Muscles of the Gluteal Region
Introduction In this article, we will provide a basic overview of the muscles of the gluteal region while integrating clinical anatomical pathology to describe certain features. The gluteal region refers to the general region of the posterior buttocks, lying external to the pelvic cavity. Its borders are: Anterior : pelvic girdle Superior : iliac crest Inferior : gluteal folds Contained within the region are muscles, lymphatic vessels and neurovascular structures. The gluteal region communicates with the pelvic cavity via the greater and lesser sciatic foramina, which several neurovascular structures traverse. Most of these muscles are supplied by two branches of the internal iliac artery , and they mimic the two major nerves that supply these muscles – the superior and inferior gluteal nerves. Superficial gluteal muscle group Gluteus maximus As the largest muscle of the gluteal region, gluteus maximus is a powerful muscle involved...
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