Atlas of Human Anatomy in Cross Section: Section 6. Pelvis, Perineum, Hip, and Upper Thigh: Male
Ronald A. Bergman, Ph.D., Adel K. Afifi, M.D., Jean J. Jew,
M.D., and Paul C. Reimann, B.S.
Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed
Upper Left Quadrant |
Lower Left Quadrant |
Lower Right Quadrant |
Upper Right Quadrant |
1. Median umbilical ligament |
22. Os ilium |
35. Sacral nerve roots and filum terminale |
53. Gluteus minimus m. |
The inferior sacral hiatus can be seen at this level with a few of the sacral nerve roots and the filum terminale (35).
The superior gluteal artery and vein (28) can be found between gluteus maximus (30) and medius (26) muscles, and the inferior gluteal artery and vein (52) are located between gluteus medius (51) and minimus (53) muscles.
The inferior epigastric artery and vein (65) are seen for the first time on the left side and were found on the right side in the previous section. The vessels are now present (6, 65) on both sides.
The tendinous origin of the sartorius muscle (15) is seen in this cut.
The sacrotuberous ligament (31) provides a site of origin, in part, for piriformis and gluteus maximus muscles (30).
On the right side, the sciatic nerve (27) is seen at the greater sciatic foramen, whereas on the left side the nerve is not yet formed from its component parts (44, 45, 46).
The vermiform appendix (17) makes its last appearance in this section. The ampulla or dilated intraperitoneal part of the rectum (36) can be recognized at this level. The spermatic cord (63) can be found on the left side but will appear on both sides in the next cut.
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