Outlines of gluteal muscles in the hip

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The AP radiograph shows two thin lucent lines laterally to the femoral head and the acetabular roof. They delineate gluteal muscles - gluteus minimus abuts the pelvis. Laterally to it, there is the gluteus medius muscle.

Radiology image - Outlines of gluteal muscles in the hip: Extremity, Soft tissue: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Outlines of gluteal muscles in the hip

Outlines of gluteal muscles in the hip: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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