19+ Posterior Hip And Thigh Anatomy. 24.19 muscles of the hip, thigh, and gluteal region: The posterior compartment is a fascial compartment bounded by fascia.
Finally, the hamstring muscles that run down the back of the thigh start on the bottom of the pelvis. Piriformis, superior gemellus, obturator internus, inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris, and gluteus maximus other muscles medially rotate the hip: Rectus femoris muscle, one of the quadriceps muscles on the front of your thigh.
The gluteus maximus is the chief extensor of the hip, flexes the hip when a person is sitting down, and helps with lateral rotation.
The hip is formed where the thigh bone (femur) meets the three bones that make up the pelvis: Hip injuries or disease can cause changes that affect the gait, as well as posterior hip muscles include those of both the thigh and gluteal regions. A tight iliotibial band can cause hip and knee problems. The muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh are collectively known as the hamstrings.