Muscle proximal/distal attachments

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<p>Gluteus maximus proximal attachment</p>

Gluteus maximus proximal attachment

Ilium, sacrum, coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament

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<p>Gluteus maximus distal attachment</p>

Gluteus maximus distal attachment

75% iliotibial band, 25% gluteal tuberosity

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<p>Gluteus medius proximal attachment</p>

Gluteus medius proximal attachment

Gluteal surface of ilium

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<p>Gluteus medius distal attachment </p>

Gluteus medius distal attachment

Greater trochanter

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<p>Gluteus minimus proximal attachment </p>

Gluteus minimus proximal attachment

Anterior region of ilium

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Gluteus minimus distal attachment

Greater trochanter

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<p>Tensor Fascia Lata proximal attachment </p>

Tensor Fascia Lata proximal attachment

ASIS, Iliac crest

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<p>Tensor Fascia Lata distal attachment</p>

Tensor Fascia Lata distal attachment

Iliotibial band

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<p>Piriformis proximal attachment </p>

Piriformis proximal attachment

Anterior aspect of sacrum

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<p>Piriformis distal attachment </p>

Piriformis distal attachment

Greater trochanter

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<p>Superior gemellus proximal attachment </p>

Superior gemellus proximal attachment

Ischial spine

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<p>Superior gemellus distal attachment </p>

Superior gemellus distal attachment

Trochanteric fossa

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<p>Obturator internus proximal attachment </p>

Obturator internus proximal attachment

Obturator foramen

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<p>Obturator internus distal attachment </p>

Obturator internus distal attachment

Trochanteric fossa

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<p>Inferior gemellus proximal attachment </p>

Inferior gemellus proximal attachment

Ischial tuberosity

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<p>Inferior gemellus distal attachment </p>

Inferior gemellus distal attachment

Trochanteric fossa

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<p>Quadratus femoris proximal attachment </p>

Quadratus femoris proximal attachment

Ischial tuberosity

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<p>Quadratus femoris distal attachment </p>

Quadratus femoris distal attachment

Quadrate tubercle of intertrochanteric crest

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What is this?

Iliac crest

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What is this?

Iliac tubercle

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The image shows a colored illustration of a pelvis bone, divided into sections. The top portion is yellow, while the lower parts are colored blue and red. A dotted line encircles the top of the bone, accompanied by a star and a cursor icon.

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

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The image shows a detailed illustration of a human pelvis, divided into sections and highlighted in different colors. The top portion of the pelvis is colored in a light brown hue, while the lower sections are colored in blue and red. A dotted line runs along the top edge of the pelvis, accompanied by three starburst graphics. A purple cursor icon points to the right side of the pelvis. The background of the image is white.

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

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The image depicts a close-up view of an abstract design or possibly a medical illustration. A tan-colored shape dominates the upper part of the image, while a light blue shape is visible in the lower right corner. A dotted line with black and white squares runs diagonally across the image, accompanied by a pink and white cursor. The background of the image is predominantly white. The overall composition suggests a detailed section of a larger image or a specific focus on the interaction between the shapes and the cursor.

Posterior Superior Iliac Spine and Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine

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The image shows a detailed illustration of a pelvis with a fracture, specifically a type of acetabular fracture. The pelvis is depicted in a lateral view, with the ilium bone colored in yellow, the ischium in red, and the pubis in blue. A dotted line indicates the fracture site, and a cursor hovers over a small area on the ilium. Two orange stars are visible on the left side of the image. The background is white.

Iliac tuberosity

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The image shows a detailed illustration of the human pelvis from an anteromedial view. The pelvis is divided into three sections, with the top portion colored in a light brown hue, the lower right section in blue, and the lower left section in red. A green arrow points to the area where the red and brown sections meet. The background of the image is white, and the words 'Anteromedial View' are written in black text at the bottom. The image appears to be a medical illustration, likely used for educational purposes.

Iliopubic eminence

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The image shows two views of the human pelvis, specifically the anteromedial and posterolateral views. The pelvis is depicted in a detailed illustration, with the ilium, ischium, and pubis bones colored in shades of yellow, blue, and red. Two blue stars indicate specific points on each view, while two blue ovals highlight areas at the bottom of each pelvis. A purple section is visible within the oval on the anteromedial view.

Ramus

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The image depicts an anatomical illustration of a human pelvis, specifically focusing on the anteromedial view. It showcases a detailed representation of the pelvic bone structure with color-coded sections. A blue star and a purple marker are used to highlight specific areas. The pelvis is divided into sections with different colors for better visualization.

Ischial spine

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The image depicts a diagram of a human ear with a highlighted area around the eardrum and a yellow section near the ear canal. A purple circle and a white cursor are also visible. The image appears to be a medical illustration. The background of the image is white. The diagram seems to be pointing out specific parts of the ear.

Ischial tuberosity

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An illustration of a human hip joint with a large teal oval shape overlaid on it, accompanied by a purple circle and a white mouse cursor.

Obturator foramen

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The image depicts a cartoon or illustration of a human ear and the side of a head. The ear is colored in shades of yellow and brown. A black line curves around the ear, possibly indicating sound waves. A purple circle with a white mouse cursor is positioned near the ear. The background of the image is white.

Sciatic notches

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The image shows two views of a pelvis, specifically the anteromedial and posterolateral views. The pelvis is depicted in a detailed illustration, with the anteromedial view on the left and the posterolateral view on the right. Both views display a star marking and a dotted line indicating a specific area of the pelvis.

Rami

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The image depicts a medical illustration of a pelvis with a surgical site marked.

Symphyseal surface

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This image depicts a detailed illustration of the human pelvis, with various sections highlighted in different colors. The top portion of the pelvis is rendered in a light brown hue, while the lower sections are colored in pink, blue, and yellow. The image features a white background and includes a small purple circle with a cursor icon in the bottom-left corner. A starburst design element is also present, adding a touch of visual flair. Overall, the image appears to be a medical illustration, likely used for educational or instructional purposes.

Pubic crest

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Sacrotuberous ligament attachments

The image shows a detailed illustration of the human pelvis with two ligaments highlighted: the Sacrotuberous Ligament and the Sacrospinous Ligament. The Sacrotuberous Ligament is shown in green and connects the ischial tuberosity, sacrum and coccyx, and posterior superior iliac spines. The Sacrospinous Ligament is shown in orange and connects the ischial spine to the sacrum and coccyx. The image provides a clear visual representation of the anatomy of these ligaments.

Vertically from sacrum to ischial tuberosity

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Sacrospinous ligament

The image shows a detailed illustration of the human pelvis with two ligaments highlighted: the Sacrotuberous Ligament and the Sacrospinous Ligament. The Sacrotuberous Ligament is shown in green and connects the ischial tuberosity, sacrum and coccyx, and posterior superior iliac spines. The Sacrospinous Ligament is shown in orange and connects the ischial spine to the sacrum and coccyx. The image provides a clear visual representation of the anatomy of these ligaments.

Sacrum to ischial spine

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Greater sciatic foramen

Passage for piriformis, sciatic nerve, gluteal vessel and other neurovascular structures.

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Lesser sciatic foramen

Passage for pudendal neurovascular bundle and tendon to obturator internus.

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The image shows a posterior view of a right femur with labeled anatomical features. The femur is shown against a black background. The labels include the trochanteric fossa, intertrochanteric crest, gluteal tuberosity, and the quadratic tubercle.

WOW

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Superior gluteal nerve supplies…

Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata

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Inferior gluteal nerve supplies…

Gluteus maximus

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Sciatic nerve path

Passes below the piriformis through the gluteal region to the posterior thigh before splitting into a tibial and common fibular nerve.

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Lumbosacral joint structure

Anteriorly, it is a secondary cartilaginous joint AKA symphysis. Posteriorly, it is 2 synovial joints.

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Ligaments of the spine/vertebral column

Anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, interspinous and supraspinous ligament, ligamentum flavum.

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Sacroiliac joint - Joins sacrum to ilium

Synovial anteriorly, fibrous posteriorly.

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Sacroiliac joint ligaments

Anterior sacroiliac, posterior sacroiliac, Interosseus sacroiliac, accessory (sacrotuberous, sacrospinous)

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Pubic symphysis ligaments

Superior pubic ligament, arcuate ligament

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Pubic symphysis is a…

Secondary cartilaginous joint

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Hip joint is a…

Synovial ball and socket joint

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The image depicts the human pelvis with a detailed view of the piriformis muscle and surrounding structures. The piriformis muscle is colored pink and appears to be outlined in black. It is situated near the sciatic notch, with a portion of it extending towards the greater sciatic foramen. A small pink circle highlights a specific area near the muscle's attachment point. The surrounding bone structure is rendered in a light brown color, providing a clear visual contrast to the colored muscle and other anatomical features.

Iliofemoral intrinsic ligament

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The image depicts a detailed illustration of the human hip joint, focusing on the iliofemoral ligament. The iliofemoral ligament is highlighted in blue and appears to be a strong, fibrous band connecting the ilium and femur. A pink circle with a white arrow points to a specific area of the ligament.

Pubofemoral intrinsic ligament

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The image shows a detailed illustration of the right hip from a posterior view. The hip bone is depicted in a light brown color, with a teal-colored muscle overlay. A purple circle with a white cursor is positioned on the muscle overlay. The background of the image is white, providing a clean and clear visual representation. The image appears to be an educational tool for anatomy students or medical professionals.

Ischiofemoral intrinsic ligament

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Weakest of the intrinsic ligaments is…

Ischiofemoral ligament

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Hilton’s Law

Nerves supplying a joint also innervate the muscles that move that joint and the overlying skin.

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Blood supply to femoral head

Medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries, Retinacular arteries, artery to head of femur

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Blood supply to femoral neck

Medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries

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Iliopsoas is a…

HIP FLEXOR

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Hip closed pack position

Extension, adduction, internal rotation

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Femoral neck fracture consequences

Can disrupt retinacular arteries and the artery to the head of the femur, leading to avascular necrosis.

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Function of skin

Sensation, Protection, and thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis

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Epidermis

Dead protective outerlayer. Avascular, neural. Epithelial tissue.

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Dermis

Inner connective tissue layer, highly vascular and neural.

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Layers of skin

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia

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Skin nerve supply

Somatic voluntary nerves for sensation, autonomic involuntary nerves for function.

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Pectineal line

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Medial femoral lip

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Lateral femoral lip

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Linea aspera

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<p>What is this?</p>

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Medial femoral supracondylar line

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<p>What is this?</p>

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Lateral femoral supracondylar line

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<p>What is this? </p>

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Medial femoral epicondyle

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Lateral femoral epicondyle

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<p>What is this?</p>

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Medial femoral condyle

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Lateral femoral condyle

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<p>What is this?</p>

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Intercondylar line.

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<p>What is this? </p>

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Intercondylar fossa.

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Medial tibial condyle

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Soleal line

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<p>What is this?</p>

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Tibial shaft

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<p>What is this?</p>

What is this?

Medial tibial plateau

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<p>What is this? </p>

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Lateral tibial plateau

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Fibula main parts top to bottom

Apex, head, neck, shaft

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Semimembranosus attachments

Proximal: Ischial tuberosity of pelvis, Distal: Posterior medial tibial condyle

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Semimembranosus/Semitendinosus role

Hip extension, knee flexion, internal rotation of tibia

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Semitendinosus attachments

Proximal: Ischial tuberosity, Distal: Pes Anserinus

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Biceps femoris (long head) attachments

Proximal: Ischial tuberosity, distal: Head of fibula and lateral tibial condyle

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Biceps femoris (long head) role

Hip extension, knee flexion, external rotation of tibia

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Biceps femoris (short head) attachment

Proximal: Lateral supracondylar line, Distal: Head of fibular and lateral tibial condyle

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Biceps femoris (short head) role

Knee flexion, external rotation of tibia

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Semitendinosus, semimembranous, and biceps femoris long head innervation

Tibial portion of sciatic nerve

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Biceps femoris short head innervation

Common fibular portion of sciatic nerve

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Gastrocnemius attachments

Proximal attachment: Medial and lateral femoral condyles. distal attachment: Calcaneus

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Plantaris attachment

Proximal attachment: Lateral femoral condyle, distal attachment: Calcaneus

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Popliteus

Proximal attachment: Lateral femoral condyle, Distal attachment: Posterior surface of tibia.

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Tarsel Tunnel contents (Tom dick and very naughty harry)

Tibialis posterior, Flexor Digitorium Longus, Arteries, Vein, Nerve, Flexor Hallucis Longus