Practical review of the hip and related anatomical structures
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The anterior superior iliac spine
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Exit point of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
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Superficial territories of the ilioinguinal nerve, the iliohypogastric nerve and the genitofemoral nerve
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Greater trochanter
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Walking self-test for:
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Tensor fascia lata
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Gluteus medius
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Gluteus maximus
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Lequesne tests 1 and 2 for internal rotators tendinopathy (gluteus medius and gluteus minimus)
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Ober's maneuver with its variants for the two muscular components of the iliotibial tract, tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus
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Sacrum, sacral hiatus
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Dimples of venus, relation to posterior superior iliac spine, SI joint, sacral tubercles
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The ischial tuberosity
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Self examination of the ischial region while standing up (gluteus maximus, hamstring muscles)
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Self examination of the ischial region while standing and flexing one leg to 90 degrees
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Test for piriformis with the leg in extension and with the knee flexed 90 degrees