Posted by isz on August 09, 2011 at 20:23:40:
Gluteal Region: For Fun
1. The gluteus maximus inserts into the intertrochanteric line.
2. The gluteus maximus is innervated by the inferior gluteal nerve but vascularized by the superior gluteal artery.
3. The gluteus minimus is innervated by L4, 5, S1.
4. The tensor fascia lata is vascularized by the superior gluteal artery and vein.
5. The piriformis muscle courses through the greater sciatic foramen.
6. The obturator internus muscle passes through the lesser sciatic foramen.
7. The superior gemellus muscle arises from the ischial tuberosity.
8. The sartorius is the longest muscle in the body.
9. One point of origin of the rectus femoris muscle is the anterior inferior spine.
10. One function of the pectineus muscle is extension of the hip joint.
11. The adductor brevis muscle lies deep to the adductor longus and pectineus muscles.
12. The adductor magnus muscle is innervated entirely by the obturator nerve.