The Hip Joint

Relations
   
Anterior
Iliopsoas (A) and pectineus (B)separating the hip joint from the femoral vessels and nerve
Superior
Gluteus minimus and reflected head of the rectus femoris (RF)

Medially
Acetabular roof separating the joint from pelvic viscera

   
   
   

 


 

 

 

 

Posterior
Piriformis, obturator internus , gamelli and quadratus femoris separating the joint from sciatic nerve and gluteus maximus
Inferior
Obturator externus
Laterally
Gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata