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Gluteal region
Learning points  
  1. Parts and subparts of the pelvic bone and proximal femur

  2. Extents, landmarks and cutaneous innervation of the gluteal region.

  3. Attachments, innervation and actions of the 3 large gluteal muscles

  4. Attachments, innervation and actions of the 6 short gluteal muscles

  5. Nerves of the gluteal region

  6. Formation and contents of greater and lesser sciatic foramina.

  7. Root value, course, relations and distribution of sciatic nerve

  8. Formation and location of the cruciate and trochanteric anastomoses.

  9. Applied anatomy of the gluteal region