What is the ventral sacroiliac ligament?

anterior thickening of the sacroiliac joint capsule

what are the four attachments of the sacrotuberous ligament

 posterior superior iliac spine

posterior inferior iliac spine

dorsolateral surface of the sacrum

dorsolateral surface of the coccyx

 what is the insertion of the sacrotuberous ligament

ischial tuberosity

what ligament closes the lesser sciatic notch and what does it form

 sacrotuberous ligament

forms the lesser sciatic foramen

what are the medial attachements of the sacrospinous ligament

dorsolateral margin of the inferior one-half of the sacrum

dorsolateral margin of the coccyx

what is the lateral attachment of the sacrospinous ligament

ischial spine

what ligament closes the greater sciatic notch and what does it form

sacrospinous ligament

forms the greater sciatic foramen

between what two structures does the inguinal ligament run

ASIS

Pubic Tubercle

the hip and thigh are divided by what structure anteriorly

inguinal ligament

another name for the inguinal ligament

pouparts ligament

how are the lacunar and inguinal ligaments differintiated

lacunars is most medial where the direction of the fibers change and pass inferiorly

what is the lacunar ligament

the most medial portion of the inguinal ligament where the fibers change direction and pass inferiorly

what is another name for the lacunar ligament

gimbernats ligament

what is the pectineal ligament

extension of the lacunar ligament along the pubic pectineal line

what is another name for the pectineal ligament

coopers ligament

 this is the most medial portion of the inguinal ligament

lacunar ligament

 this is an extension of the lacunar ligament

pectineal ligament

 this runs on the pubic pectineal line

pectineal ligament

what are the two bands of the iliolumbar ligament

upper and lower band

what are the two attachments of the upper band of the iliolumbar ligament

anterior aspect of the 5th lumbar vertebra

posterior part of the internal lip of the iliac crest

what are the attachments for the lower band of the iliolumbar ligament

anterior aspect of the 5th lumbar vertebra

anterolateral aspect of the sacrum superiorly

what are the two parts of the dorsal sacroiliac ligament

long dorsal sacroiliac ligament

short dorsal sacroiliac ligament

what are the attachments for the long dorsal sacroiliac ligament

from the lateral crests of the 3rd and 4th sacral vertebrae to the superior iliac spine

what are the attachments of the short dorsal sacroiliac ligament

from the intermediate and lateral crests of 1st and 2nd sacral vertebrae to the posterior superior iliac spine and the internal lip of the iliac crest posteriorly

what are the attachments of the interosseous sacroiliac ligament

from the sacral tuberosity to the iliac tuberosity

what is the deep fascia that covers most of the obturator foramen

obturator membrane

what does the obturator membrane close and what does it form

closes the obturator groove to form the obturator canal

what passes through the obturator canal

obturator nerve

obturator artery

what are the two function of the obturator membrane

closes obturator canal

allows for muscular attachment

what are the attachements of the superior pubic ligament

from one pubic tubercle to the other

 what are the attachments for the arcuate pubic ligament

from ingerior pubic ramus to inferior pubic ramus

this blends with the interpubic discs inferiorly

arcuate pubic ligament

what provides stability to the superior and inferior ends of the pubic symphysis

superior = superior pubic ligament

inferior = arcuate pubic ligament

these two structures stabilize the pubic symphysis

 superior pubic ligament

arcuate pubic ligament

what are the articulation points for the sacroiliac joint

between the auricular surface of the ilium and the auricular surface of the sacrum

what vertebral levels are involved in the sacroiliac joint

S-1 through S-3

 what are the articular surfaces of the sacroiliac joint covered with

fibrocartilage

what forms across the sacroiliac joint with age

adhesions

where do the capsules of the sacroiliac joints attach

at the margins of each surface

what is the structural classification of the sacroiliac joint

synovial planar

where is the sacroiliac joint located

between the lateral masses of the sacrum and the posterior portion of the iliac alae

what is the functional classification of the sacroiliac joint

functional diarthrosis

what is the intrinsic ligament of the sacroiliac joint

ventral sacroiliac ligament

 this ligament is thicker at the pelvic brim and arcuate line

ventral sacroiliac ligament

 what are the extrinsic ligaments of the sacroiliac joint

interosseous sacroiliac ligament

dorsal sacroiliac ligament

this ligament is sometimes considered a syndesmosis

interosseous sacroiliac ligament

this ligament is seperated from the joint capsule by the interosseous sacroiliac ligament

dorsal sacroiliac ligament

this ligament reinforces the sacroiliac joint posteriorly

dorsal sacroiliac ligament

what are the accessory ligaments of the sacroiliac joint

 sacrospinous ligament

sacrotuberous ligament

these ligaments prevent superior rotation of the pelvic bone on the sacrum during weight bearing

sacrospinous ligament

sacrotuberous ligament

where is the articulation located for the pubic symphysis joint

between the symphyseal surfaces of the pubic bodies

the joint surfaces of the pubic symphysis is covered by what

hyaline cartilage

what does the hyaline cartilage of the pubic symphysis blend with

with the central pad of fibrocartilage , the interpubic disc

what is one of the functions of the pubic symphsis

provides partial attachment for some thigh muscles

what is the structural classification of the pubic symphysis

fibrous syndesmosis joint

what is the functional classification of the pubic symphysis

functional amphiarthrosis

 what are the two ligaments of the pubic symphysis

superior pubic ligament

arcuate pubic ligament

what are the origin and insertion of the iliacus muscle

O: superior iliac fossa

I: Lesser trochanter of the femur

what is the course of the iliacus muscle

travels inferiorly and passes anteriorly over the hip joint and through the muscular lacuna to its insertion

What is the action of the iliacus muscle

flex the thigh

what is the innervation of the iliacus

 femoral nerve

from dorsal divisions of ventral rami L-2,L-3,L-4

what are the divisions of the femoral nerve that innervate the iliacus muscle

dorsal division of ventral rami

L-2, L-3, L-4

 what is the arterial supply for the iliacus muscle

muscular branches of common, internal and external iliac arteries

what is the origin and instertion of the psoas major muscle

O: T-12 through L-5

I: lesser trochanter of the femur

what is the course of the psoas major muscle

travels inferolaterally joins the tendon of iliacus muscle and passes anterior to the hip joint and through the muscular lacuna to its insertion

what is the action of the psoas major muscle

flex the thigh

what is the innervation of the psoas major muscle

dorsal division of ventral rami L-2, L-3, L-4

when is the psoas major muscle innervated

as the branches leave the spinal cord

 what is the arterial supply of the psoas major muscle

muscular branches of the common, internal, and external iliac arteries

what is the iliopsoas muscle

the combination of the iliacus muscle and the psoas major muscle oftern considered one muscle that flexes the thigh

what are the nerve branches in the nerve plexuses

all ventral rami

what are the possible break downs of the nerve plexuses

all the following are possible

single = lumbosacral plexus

two = lumbar plexus and sacrococcygeal plexus

three = lumbar plexus, sacral plexus, coccygeal plexus

what rami make up the lumbar plexus

ventral rami of L-3 through L-3

contribution from ventral rami of T-12 and L-4

what are the divisions of most ventral rami

most have dorsal and ventral divisions

where is the lumbar plexus located at

 lies within the psoas major muscle just anterior to the transverse processes of the vertebral bodies

what type of a nerve is the subcoastal nerve

sensorimotor nerve

 what does the subcoastal nerve supply in the lower limb

cutaneous supply only in lower limb

supplies superior anterolateral aspect of the thigh

what spinal level does the subcostal nerve come from

T-12

This nerve is usually not considered part of the lumbar  plexus

subcostal nerve

what type of nerve is the iliohypogastric

sensorimotor nerve

what does it supply in the lower limb

cutaneous supply only in the lower limb

posterolateral gluteal skin

what spinal level and division does the iliohypogastric come from

ventral division of L-1

what is the course of the iliohypogastric nerve

pierces the psoas major muscle near the kidney and passes within the abdominal wall, inferior to the subcostal nerve, to reach the posterolateral gluteal skin

what type of nerve is ilioinguinal nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what and what type of supply does the ilioinguinal nerve have in the lower limb

cutaneous supply only in lower limb

supplies skin of superior medial thigh

what spinal level and division does the ilioinguinal nerve come from

ventral division of L-1

what structures does the ilioinguinal nerve travel on and through

on the inguinal ligament and through the inguinal canal

what type of nerve is the gentiofemoral nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what are the two branches of the gentiofemoral nerve and what do they supply

genital branch = part of external genitalia

Femoral branch = skin of anterior superior thigh

what type of supply does the gentiofemoral nerve provide in the lower limb

cutaneous supply only

what division of what spinal levels does the gentiofemoral nerve come from

ventral divisions of L-1 and L-2

where does the genital branch of the gentiofemoral nerver run

passes medially along the inguinal ligament to supply part of the external genitalia

 where does the femoral branch of the gentiofemoral nerve run

 passes deep to the inguinal ligament with the femoral artery through the vascular lacuna to supply the skin of the anterior superior thigh

what nerve does the femoral branch of the gentiofemoral nerve possibly aid or replace

intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve

what type of nerve is the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

sensory nerve

what type of supply does teh lateral femoral cutaneous supply in the lower limb

cutaneous supply only in lower limb

from what divisions and spinal levels does the lateral femoral cutaneous come from

dorsal divisions of L-2 and L-3

what is the course of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

pierces the psoas major laterally and courses along the iliac fossa anterior to the iliacus muscle to enter the thigh anterolaterally near the attachment of the inguinal ligament on the ASIS and supplies anterolateral aspect of thigh

what divisions and spinal levels do the nerves to psoas major muscle come from

dorsal divisions of L-2 through L-4

What type of supply do the nerves to psoas major muscle give off

motor supply to the muscle

do the nerves to the psoas major exit the pelvis and are they branches of the femoral n

no and no

what divisions and spinal nerves does the nerve to the iliacus come from

dorsal divisions of L-2 through L-4

what type of supply does the nerve to the iliacus provide

motor supply to the muscle

what is the nerve to iliacus muscle of branch of

small branch off femoral

what is the course of the nerve to iliacus muscle

passes directly into iliacus without exiting the pelvis

what type of nerve is the femoral nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the femoral nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-2 through L-4

what are the cutaneous nerve branches that come from the femoral nerve

 intermediate femoral cutaneous

medial femoral cutaneous

saphenous nerve

what type of branches does the femoral nerve give off

muscular branches to the thigh

articular branches to the hip and knee joints

cutaneous nerve branches

what type of nerve is the obturator nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the obturator nerve come from

ventral divisions of L-2 through L-4

what branches does the obturator nerve give off

muscular branches to the thigh

articular branches to the hip and knee joints

cutaneous branch to medial aspect of thigh

what type of nerve is the accessory obturator nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the accesory obturator nerve come from

ventral divisions of L-3 and L-4

what percent of the population has an accessory obturator nerve

8%

when present what muscle does the accesory obturator nerve supply

pectineus muscle

what branches does the accessory obturator nerve give off

muscular supply to pectineus muscle

articular branch to the hip joint

joins obturator nerves cutaneous supply

what divisions and spinal levels does the lumbosacral trunk come from

ventral divisions of (part)L-4 and (entire)L-5

what joint does the lumbosacral trunk cross

sacroiliac joint anteriorly at the pelvic brim

what plexus does the lumbosacral trunk join

sacral plexus

what rami and spinal levels contribute to the sacral plexus

 ventral rami of L-5 through S-3

contributions form ventral rami L-4 and S-4

What type of nerve is the superior gluteal nerve

motor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the superior gluteal nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1

where does the superior gluteal nerve exit the pelvis

via the greater sciatic foramen

what muscles does the superior gluteal nerve supply

gluteus minimus, gluteus medius, tensor fascia lata muscles

what type of nerve is the inferior gluteal nerve

motor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the inferior gluteal nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

what muscle does the inferior gluteal nerve supply

gluteus maximus muscle

what divisions are spinal level does the nerve to piriformis muscle come from

dorsal division of S-2

how does nerve to piriformis muscle exit the pelvis

it does not exit the pelvis it passes directly into the muscle before exiting the pelvis

what is the major formation of the sacral plexus

sciatic nerve

what type of nerve is the sciatic nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the sciatic nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-4 through S-2

ventral divisions of L-4 through S-3

where does the sciatic nerve exit the pelvis at

via the greater sciatic foramen

what are the two compartments of the sciatic nerve

common fibular nerve/

common peroneal nerve (lateral portion)

tibial nerve (medial portion)

what type of a nerve is the common fibular nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the common fibular nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1, S-2

what is the lateral portion of the sciatic nerve

common fibular nerve

where does the common fibular nerve provide innervation to

muscular to thigh and leg

articular to knee and proximal tibiofibular joints

cutaneous branches

what are the cutaneous branches of the common fibular nerve

superficial fibular nerve

deep fibular nerve

lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf

sural communicating nerve

what type of nerve is the superficial fibular nerve

sensorimotor

what divisions and spinal levels does the superficial fibular nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-4, L-5, and S-1

where does the superficial fibular nerve provide innervation to

anterolateral aspect of the leg and ankle, and most of the dorsum of the foot

what type of a nerve is the deep fibular nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the deep fibular nerve come from

dorsal divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

where does the deep fibular nerve supply

1st web space and adjacent sides of the 1st and 2nd toes

what type of a nerve is the lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf

sensory  nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf come from

dorsal divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

where does the lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf supply

 proximal 2/3 of the lateral aspect of the leg

what type of nerve is the sural communicating nerve

sensory nerve

from what divisions and spinal leves does the sural communicating nerve come from

dorsal divisions of S-1 and

S-2

what type of a nerve is the tibial nerve

sensorimotor nerve

from what divisions and spinal levels does the tibial nerve come from

ventral divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1, S-2, S-3

what is the medial portion of the sciatic nerve

tibial nerve

what are the terminal branches of the tibial nerve

medial and lateral plantar nerves

where does the tibial nerve enter the foot

through the porta pedis after dividing into its terminal branches

where does the tibial nerve provide innervation to

 muscular to knee and leg

articular to knee and ankle joionts

cutaneous branches

what are the cutaneous branches of the tibial nerve

sural nerve

lateral calcaneal nerve

medial calcaneal nerve

what type of nerve is the sural nerve

sensory nerve

from what divisions and spinal levels does the sural nerve come from

ventral divisions of S-1 and S-2

what area does the sural nerve supply

 small area on posterior of leg

posterolateral aspect of ankle

lateral aspect of foot

lateral half of fifth toe

what type of nerve is the medial calcaneal nerve

sensory nerve

from what divisions and spinal levels does the medial calcaneal nerve come

ventral divisions of S-1 and S-2

what nerve pierces the flexor retinaculum

medial calcaneal nerve

what is the branch of the sural nerve

lateral calcaneal nerve

what type of nerve is the lateral calcaneal nerve

sensory nerve

from what divisions and spinal levels does the lateral calcaneal nerve come from

dorsal and ventral divisions of S-1 and S-2

because of sural communicating nerve

what type of nerve is the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve

sensory nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve come from

 dorsal divisions of S-1, S-2

Ventral divisions of S-2, S-3

where do the dorsal and ventral divisions of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve lie

dorsal lie near the inferior gluteal nerve divisions

ventral lie near the pudendal nerve divisions

where does the posterior femoral cutaneous exit the pelvis at

greater sciatic foramen

what area does the posterior femoral cutaneous supply

cutaneous supply to the posterior thigh and calf

what is the branch of the posterior femoral cutaneous

inferior gluteal nerves

what divisions and spinal level do the inferior gluteal nerves come from

 dorsal divisions of S-1, S-2

Ventral divisions of S-2, S-3

what type of nerve is the perforating cutaneous nerve

sensory nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the perforating cutaneous nerve come from

dorsal divisions of S-2 and S-3

where does the perforating cutaneous nerve exit the pelvis at

exits the pelvis by piercing the sacrotuberous ligament

where does the perforating cutaneous nerve reenter the pelvis at

lesser sciatic forament

what area does the perforating cutaneous nerve innervate

small area of the inferior medial aspect of the buttock and the medial gluteal fold

what type of nerve is the pudendal nerve

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the pudendal nerve come from

ventral divisions of S-2, S-3, S-4

where does the pudendal nerve exit and reenter the pelvis at

exits at the inferomedial part of the greater sciatic foramen reenters the pelvis via the lesser sciatic foramen

where does the pudendal nerve supply and what type of innervation is it

motor to structures of the urogenital triangle

sensory innervation to reproductive organs

what type of nerve is the nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles

motor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the nerve to the obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles come from

ventral divisions of L-5, S-1, S-2

wher does the nerve to the obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles exit and reenter the pelvis

exits via the greater sciatic foramen

reenters via the lesser sciatic foramen

what nerve does the nerve to the obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles reenter the pelvis with

pudendal nerve

where and what kind of innervation is provided by the nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles provide

motor to the obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles

what type of nerve is the nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus muscles

sensorimotor nerve

what divisions and spinal levels does the nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus muscles come from

ventral divisions of L-4, L-5, S-1

where does the nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus muscle exit the pelvis at

via greater sciatic foramen

where and what type of innervation is provided by the nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus muscles

motor to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus

articular to hip joint

what type of nerve are the pelvic splanchnic nerves

parasympathetic fibers

from which spinal levels do the pelvic splanchnic nerves come

S-2, S-3, S-4

parasympathetic

what do the pelvic splanchnic nerve supply innervation to

pelvis viscera

what type of innervation does the coccygeal plexus provide

muscular and cuatneous innervation

from what divisions and spinal levels does the coccygeal plexus come

ventral divisions of S-4, S-5, Co-1

what are the branches of the coccygeal plexus

sacral muscular branches

cutaneous branches

what spinal level does the sacral muscular branches come from

S-4

where and what type of innervation is provided by the sacral muscular branches

motor innervation to levator ani, coccygeus and external anal sphincter muscles

where do the cutaneous branches supply

skin over the coccyx and posterior to anus

where does the abdominal aorta bifurcate at and what are its branches

at vertebral level L-4

the 2 common iliac arteries

what is the other branch of the abdominal aorta

median sacral artery

where does the median sacral artery branch from and what does it supply

from the abdominal aorta just proximal to bifurcation

sends small branches to the rectum

at what level do the common iliac arteries bifurcate and what are the names of the branches

at vertebral level L-5

bifurcates into internal and external iliac arteries

what does the common iliac arteries send branches to

sends branches to the psoas major and iliacus muscles

the external iliac artery becomes this artery at what point

becomes the femoral artery when it enters the thigh deep to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament

what muscle does the external iliac artery follow

psoas major muscle

what are the branches of the external iliac artery

deep circumflex iliac artery

inferior epigastric artery

what does the deep circumflex iliac artery anastomose with

iliolumbar and superior gluteal arteries

where does the deep circumflex artery run

arises laterally just prior to the inguinal ligament and psses superolaterally along the deep side of the ligament oto reach the ASIS

what does the inferior epigastric artery anastomse with

superior epigastric artery

what is significant about the anastomsis between superior and inferior epigastric arteries

it can provide collateral circulation between the subclavian artery and the external iliac artery

where does the inferior epigastric artery arise at

just prior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the deep circumflex iliac artery

the medial branch of the common iliac artery

internal iliac artery

what does the internal iliac artery bifurcate into and where does this happen at

bifurcates into posterior and anterior trunks

bifurcates at the greater sciatic foramen

what does the internal iliac artery supply

psoas major and iliacus muscles

what is the direct continuation of the internal iliac artery

anterior trunk of the internal iliac arterty

where does the anterior trunk run

passes toward the ischial spine

what is the most lateral branch of the anterior trunk

obturator artery

where does the obturator artery exit the pelvis

via the obturator canal with the obturator nerve

what is the other anatomical position we may see the obturator artery in and what percentage of time do we see this

it may also be a branch of the external iliac artery about 40% of the time

what are the two branches of the obturator artery

anterior branch of the obturator artery

posterior branch of the obturator artery

what is the largest terminal branch of the obturator artery

anterior branch of obturator artery

what does the anterior branch of obturator artery supply

medial compartment thigh and obturator externus muscles

what does the posterior branch of obturator artery anastomse with

anterior branch and inferir gluteal artery

what does the posterior branch of obturator artery supply

medial compartment thigh muscles

posterior compartment thigh muscles proximally at ischial tuberosity

branches to hip joint

what is the terminal division of the anterior trunk

inferior gluteal artery

what does the inferior gluteal artery anastomse with

 superior gluteal, obturator, internal pudendal, and medial femoral circumflex arteries

where does the inferior gluteal artery exit the pelvis at

via greater sciatic foramen intermediate to ventral rami of S-1 and S-2 or S-2 and S-3

What does the inferior gluteal artery supply before and after it exits the pelvis

before = piriformis muscle

after = gluteal region muscles and sciatic nerve

what is the terminal branch of the anterior trunk

internal pudendal artery

what does the internal pudendal artery supply

sacral plexus, obturator internus muscle, piriformis muscle, external genitalia

where does the internal pudendal artery exit and reenter the pelvis at

exits via the greater sciatic foramen

reenters via the lesser sciatic foramen

what are the immediate branches of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery

obturator artery

inferior gluteal artery

internal pudendal artery

pelvic branches

what are the immediate branches of the posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery

 iliolumbar artery

lateral sacral artery

superior gluteal artery

what is the course of the iliolumbar artery

arises anterior to sacraliliac joint and passes superolaterally in the pelvis

what does the iliolumbar artery anastomse with

superior gluteal

deep circumflex iliac

lateral femoral circumflex

what is the terminal branch of the posterior trunk

lateral sacral artery

what does the lateral sacral artery supply

sacral ala

what is the largest branch from either trunk

superir gluteal artery

this is usually a direct continuation of the posterior trunk

superior gluteal artery

where does the superior gluteal artery exit the pelvis

via greater sciatic foramen intermediate to lumbosacral trunk and S-1 ventral ramus

what does the superior gluteal artery supply before and after it exits the pelvis

before = piriformis and obturator internus

after = the three gluteal muscles

what does the superior gluteal artery anastomse with

deep circumflex iliac

medial and lateral femoral circumflex

inferior gluteal a

where does the IVC begin

at union of common iliac viens at spinal level L-5

on which side of spinal column does the IVC travel

usually the right side

where does the common iliac vein begin

at union of internal and external iliac veins at pelvic brim

which common iliac is shorter

right one is shorter

what is the anatomical position of the common iliac veins in relationship to their arteries

 right = posterolateral to the artery

left = posteromedial to the artery

where does the external iliac vein begin

posterior to the inguinal ligament

what is the anatomical relationship of the external iliac vein to its artery

lies medial to artery distally

lies posterior to artery proximally

what drains into the external iliac vein and where do they enter at

vena comitates of teh deep circumfles iliac and inferior epigastric arteries enter near origin

where does the internal iliac vein begin

at the superior margin of the greater sciatic foramen

what is the anatomical position of the internal iliac vein in relationship to its artery

generally lies posterior to artery

what comes together at the beginning of the internal iliac vein

vean comitantes of the anterior and posterior trunks unite

what lies along the external iliac veins

external iliac lymph nodes

what drains into the external iliac lymph nodes

superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes, iliac fossa and anterior part of the capsule of the hip joint

 what lies along the internal iliac vein

internal iliac lymph nodes

 what do the internal iliac lymph nodes drain

pelvic viscera, gluteal region, posterior lateral and medial aspects of the hip joint

what lies along the common iliac veins

common iliac lymph nodes

what drains into the common iliac lymph nodes

internal and external iliac lymph nodes

what lies along IVC on posterior abdominal wall

lumbar lymph nodes

what drains into lumbar lymph nodes

common iliac lymph nodes

what forms the lumbar trunks

the joining of the efferent vessels of the lumbar lymph noeds

what drains into the lumbar trunks

lumbar lymph noeds

what is the dilated area that lies anterior to the vertebral bodies of L-1 and L-2

cisterna chyli

what drains into the cisterna chyli

the lumbar trunks

what does the cisterna chyli drain into

thoracic duct

what is the function of thoracic duct

returns lymph to the systemic circulation