I.B.2 Gluteal Region & Thigh: Gluteal Region, Posterior & Medial Thigh: Page 3 of 3
We now rotate the body to evaluate the medial compartment of the thigh:
| Step 16: Add the anterior view. |
For completeness, now add the lumbosacral nerve trunk to the anterior view of the pelvis.
| Step 16: Add the lumbosacral nerve trunk. | |
| Step 17: Add the obturator nerve, vein and artery which supply the medial compartment of the thigh. |
 |
Through which foramen does this nerve, vein and artery pass to arrive in the medial compartment? |
|
The obturator foramen and therefore the name of this nerve, vein and artery. |
|
| Step 18: Add the adductor magnus. | |
| Step 19: Add the adductor brevis. | |
| Step 20: Add the adductor longus. | |
| Step 21: Add the gracilis. |
These muscles bring the thigh toward the midline (adduction) but also assist in the rotation of the tigh at the hip joint.
| Step 22: Add the femoral nerve artery and vein. |
This lesson will continue in Module 3.