APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The gluteal region refers to the general region of the buttocks that is situated on the posterior aspect of the pelvic girdle. It is bounded anteriorly by the pelvic girdle, superiorly by the iliac crest and inferiorly by the gluteal folds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gluteal muscles, located on the back of the hip (buttocks) The adductor muscles on the inner thigh bring the leg back to the center when out to the side. The iliopsoas muscle, which extends from the lower back to upper thigh bone (femur)

Detailed explanation-3: -The gluteal region includes the rounded, posterior buttocks and the laterally placed hip region. Origins: posterior end of the iliac crest, posterior surface of the sacrum, coccyx and sacrotuberous ligament. Extensor at hip joint during running and climbing upstairs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Attaches proximally on the ilium between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines; distally, the muscle attaches on the greater trochanter of the femur. The gluteus medius muscle abducts and medially rotates the femur at the hip joint.