The gluteal region lies posterolateral to the bony pelvis and proximal end of the femur (Fig. 6.44). Muscles in the region mainly abduct, extend, and laterally rotate the femur relative to the pelvic bone.
The gluteal region communicates anteromedially with the pelvic cavity and perineum through the greater sciatic foramen and lesser sciatic foramen, respectively. Inferiorly, it is continuous with the posterior thigh.