What is the superficial fascia of the gluteal region like?

The superficial fascia is thick and fatty, especially in adult females. This subcutaneous fat contributes to the rounded shape of the buttocks.

What nerves innervate the skin of the gluteal region?

Innervation is grouped by quadrant. Upper anterior: lateral cutaneous branches of T12 and L1 nerves. Upper posterior: dorsal rami of L1-L3 and S1-S3. Lower anterior: posterior division of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh (L2, L3). Lower posterior: posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh (S1-S3) and perforating cutaneous nerve (S2, S3).

What is the gluteal aponeurosis?

The gluteal aponeurosis is a thick fascial layer between the tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus muscles. It covers the gluteus medius muscle.

How does the deep fascia relate to the gluteus maximus muscle?

The deep fascia splits to enclose the gluteus maximus, forming fibrous septa that divide it into fasciculi. This makes it the most fasciculated muscle in the body.

What is the arterial supply to the gluteal region?

The skin is supplied by branches of the superior and inferior gluteal arteries.

Where does the deep fascia attach in the gluteal region?

It is firmly attached superiorly to the iliac crest and posteriorly to the sacrum.

What happens to the deep fascia laterally?

Laterally, the fascia merges into the iliotibial tract.

Gluteal Fascia – Superficial & Deep Layers

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