Gabriella Bargon, Sue Deacon, Sharon Tsang, Lena Wallin
Conclusion
The findings in the dissection of the posterior hip compartment demonstrate that a relationship does exist between the anatomy of the hip external rotators and their functions. The role of the posterior hip muscles is multifaceted, and includes the production of large static and dynamic forces in varying hip positions. Furthermore, they may play a key role in the stabilisation of the hip joint and thus, contribute to the force closure mechanism about the hip.
The conclusion can only be speculative, based on the available literature and anatomical interpretation of one dissected specimen. This dissection has provided much insight into the static anatomical orientation, size and attachments of the external rotators of the hip. Further research is required in order to confirm or negate theories suggested in this abstract and perhaps more dynamic information using EMG and kinematics is required to gain a composite understanding.
