Name the arteries participating in Trochanteric anastomosis. It is situated near the trochanteric fossa of femur and provides branches to head of femur. Arteries participating in trochanteric anastomosis are: Descending branchRead More…
Greater, Lesser Sciatic Foramen
Enumerate the structures passing through the greater sciatic foramen. Piriformis muscle Structures passing above the piriformis Superior gluteal nerve Superior gluteal vessels Structures passing below the piriformis Inferior gluteal nerve Inferior glutealRead More…
Gluteal Region
Enumerate the musscles of gluteal region and their nerve supply. Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius & Gluteus Minimus Write the origin, insertion and action of gluteal muscles. Write the origin, insertion ofRead More…
Medial Compartment of Thigh
Name the muscles of adductor compartment of thigh and their nerve supply. Muscles of adductor compartment of thigh and their nerve supply are as follows: • Gracilis – Anterior division of obturatorRead More…
Obturator Nerve
What is the origin & root value of Obturator nerve? Origin: Obturator nerve arises from lumbar plexus. Root value: It is formed by ventral division of the ventral rami of L2, L3,Read More…
Deep Fascia of Thigh- Fascia Lata
Describe the attachments of Deep Fascia of Thigh (Fascia Lata). WATCH VIDEO ON FASCIA LATA [CLICK HERE] Deep fascia of thigh ( Fascia Lata) is a tough fibrous sheath that envelops the wholeRead More…
Femoral, Profunda Femoris Arteries
What is the origin and course of Femoral artery? Origin: Femoral artery is continuation of external iliac artery at midinguinal point. Course: It enters the thigh by passing behind the inguinal ligament.Read More…
Anterior Compartment of Thigh
Write the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of Muscles acting only on hip joint. Write the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of Muscles acting on both hip and knee joint.Read More…
Femoral nerve
What is the origin and root value of femoral nerve? WATCH VIDEO ON FEMORAL NERVE [CLICK HERE] Origin : Femoral nerve is the largest branch of lumbar plexus. Root value: Dorsal divisionRead More…
Adductor canal
What is the location and extent of Adductor canal? WATCH VIDEO ON ADDUCTOR CANAL [CLICK HERE] It is also known as subsartorial canal or Hunter’s canal. Location and extent It isRead More…