Superior gluteal nerveTensor fasciae latae muscleInferior gluteal nerveIliotibial tractPosterior cutaneous nerve of thighNerve to quadratus femorismuscle (deep to gemelli, obturator internus, and quadratus femoris)Gluteus maximusPerforating cutaneous nerveNerve to obturator internusPudendal nervePiriformis muscleSciatic nerve
Fig. 6.49 Site for intramuscular injections in the gluteal region.
Fig. 6.50 Arteries of the gluteal region.
Deep branchLateral femoral circumflex arteryMedial femoral circumflex arteryFirst perforating artery fromdeep artery of thighInferior gluteal artery and veinSuperficial branchSuperior gluteal artery and veinPiriformis muscle
Fig. 6.51 Anastomoses between gluteal arteries and vessels originating from the femoral artery in the thigh. Posterior view.
Superior gluteal arteryFirst perforating arterySecond perforating arteryThird perforating arteryFemoral arteryDeep artery of thighMedial femoral circumflex arteryLateral femoralcircumflex arteryInferior gluteal artery
Fig. 6.52 Thigh. A. Posterior view. B. Anterior view. C. Cross section through the midthigh.
ABCInguinal ligamentAbdominal wallGap between inguinal ligament and pelvic boneObturator canalAnterior superior iliac spinePubic tubercleMedialAnteriorLateral Posterior Anterior compartmentPosterior compartmentMedial compartmentPopliteal fossa(posterior to knee)Popliteal fossaSciatic nerveQuadratus femorisInferior margin of gluteus maximusGluteal fold
Fig. 6.53 Shaft and distal end of femur. A. Lateral view. B. Anterior view. C. Posterior view. D. Cross section through shaft of femur.
Lateral epicondyleMedial epicondyleMedial condyleLateral  borderLateral(posterolateral)surfaceMedial(posteromedial)surfaceMedialborderLateral condyleLateral epicondyleFacet for attachment of lateral head of gastrocnemiusFacet for attachment of the tendon of popliteus muscleFacet for attachmentof the tendon ofpopliteus muscleAdductor tubercleAdductor tuberclePatellar surfacePosterior surfaceMedial supracondylar lineLateral supracondylar lineIntercondylar fossaFacet for attachment of posterior cruciate ligamentFacet for attachment of anterior cruciate ligamentRoughened area for attachment of medial head of gastrocnemius muscleFacet for attachmentof lateral head ofgastrocnemius muscleLinea asperaLinea asperaAnterior surfaceABCD
Fig. 6.54 Patella. A. Anterior view. B. Posterior view. C. Superior view.
Fig. 6.55 Proximal end of the tibia. A. Superior view, tibial plateau. B. Anterior view. C. Posterior view. D. Cross section through the shaft of tibia.
AIntercondylar regionAttachment of posterior cruciate ligamentPosterior attachment of lateral meniscusArea of articulation with lateral meniscusAnterior attachment of lateral meniscusAttachment of anterior cruciate ligamentTuberosityTubercles of intercondylar eminenceRoughened and perforated areaAnterior attachment of medial meniscusArea of articulation with medial meniscusPosterior attachment of medial meniscus