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The Hip & Thigh

This instructional guide provides step-by-step palpation techniques for key anatomical structures of the hip and thigh. Participants will learn to palpate and label important landmarks such as the pubic bone, iliac crest, and gluteus maximus. The use of color-coding enhances understanding and retention. The guide also includes review questions to reinforce learning and assess knowledge on specific muscle origins and palpation techniques. Perfect for students and practitioners seeking to improve their anatomical palpation skills.

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The Hip & Thigh

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  1. The Hip & Thigh Skills Lab #1: Palpations

  2. Instructions • Palpate the anatomical structures on your partner • Label the structures using permanent ink • Use a different color for each aspect • Mark the landmarks with #s for identification

  3. ANTERIOR PALPATIONS • Pubic bone* • Inguinal ligament • Anterior superior iliac spine • Anterior inferior iliac spine • Sartorius • Rectus femoris * DO NOT PALPATE – FOR REFERENCE ONLY!

  4. LATERAL PALPATIONS • Iliac crest • Tensor fasciae latae • Gluteus medius • IT band • Greater trochanter • Trochanteric bursa

  5. MEDIAL PALPATIONS • Gracilis • Adductor longus • Adductor magnus • Adductor brevis

  6. POSTERIOR PALPATIONS • Median sacral crest • Posterior superior iliac spine • Gluteus maximus • Ischial tuberosity and bursa • Sciatic nerve • Hamstring muscles

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  8. REVIEW QUESTIONS • WHAT MUSCLE(S) ORIGINATES ON THE ASIS? THE AIIS? • HOW IS THE GREATER TROCHANTER BEST PALPATED (PATIENT POSITION)? • WHICH ADDUCTOR MUSCLE CROSSES THE KNEE? • HOW IS THE ISCHIAL TUBEROSITY BEST PALPATED (PATIENT POSITION)?

  9. ANSWERS

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