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Below is my personal link list of things related to the human pelvis.
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Bones

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Major structures

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Articulations and ligaments

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Muscles

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English
Latin
Origin Insertion Action
External oblique
m. obliquus externus abdominis
Ribs 5-12 Iliac crest, inguinal ligament,
linea alba, and rectus sheath
Lateral flexion and rotation of the spine
Internal oblique
m. obliquus internus abdominis
Thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest,
inguinal ligament
Ribs 10-12, rectus sheat, conjoint tendon (falx inguinalis] Lowers the ribs.
Transverse abdominal
m. transversus abdominis
Deep sheath of thoracolumbar fascia,
internally on ribs 7-12,
iliac crest, inguinal ligament
Rectus sheath, conjoint tendon Compression of abdomen,
expiration
Rectus abodminis
m. rectus abdominis
Pubic crest, anterior side of pubic symphysis Costal cartilages of ribs 5-7 Ventral flexion of spine,
muscular defense, lowering of the thorax
Pyramidalis
m. pyramidalis
Pubic crest Linea alba Lateral flexion, lowering of ribs
Quadratus lumborum
m. quadratus lumborum
Iliac crest Transverse processes L5-1, rib 12 As above.

"Lumbar"

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Latin
Origin Insertion Action
Iliopsoas
m. ilipsoas
Iliacus
m. iliacus
Iliac fossa Lesser trochanter Flexion and lateral rotation of hip joint,
flexion of lumbar column
Psoas major
m. psoas major
Intervertebral discs T12-L5
transverse processes L1-5
Lesser trochanter As above.
Psoas minor
m. psoas minor
Discs and bodies of T12-L1 Iliopubic eminence As above.

"Sacral"

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Latin
Origin Insertion Action
Erector spinae
m. erector spinae
Sacrum, Iliac crest,
spinous processes
of lumbar vertebrae
  Extension and balance of spine
Iliocostalis
m. iliocostalis
Pars lumborum: Iliac crest Angle of ribs 5-12 Extension and lateral flexion of spine
Longissimus
m. longissimus
Pars thoracis: Iliac crest,
spinous processes S4-L1,
transverse processes T12-7
Transverse processes of
lumbar and thoracic vertebrae,
ribs 12-2
As above.
English
Latin
Origin Insertion Action
Superficial muscles
Ischiocavernosus
m. ischiocavernosus
Superior ischial ramus
Superior pubic ramus
ischial tuberosity
Penis/clitoris Erection of penis/clitoris
Bulbospongiosus
m. bulbospongiosus
Central tendon of perineum Fasciae of perineum, penis/clitoris Compression of urethra, expulsion of semen or urine
Superficial transverse perineus Ischial ramus Central tendon of perineus Fixation of central tendon of perineus, support of pelvic floor
Urogential diaphragm
Deep transverse perineal
m. transversus perinei profundus
Ischial ramus central tendon of perineum fixation of central tendon of perineum, support of pelvic floor, expulsion of last drops of urine and semen in male
External sphincter muscle of urethra (female/male) ischial ramus, pubic rami male: medial raphe, female: vaginal wall Compression of urethra for inhibition of urination
Anal triangle
External anal sphincter
m. sphincter ani externus
anococcygeal raphe Central tendon of perineum Compression of anal canal to inhibit defecation
Pelvic diaphragm
Levator ani
m. levator ani
hip bone from pubis to ischial spine coccyx, anal canal, anococcygeal raphe Support of viscera, resists pressure surges in abdominal cavity, elevation of anus, formation of vaginal and anorectal sphincters
Coccygeus
m. coccygeus
Ischial spine lower sacrum to upper coccyx Pulls coccyx anteriorly following defecation and childbirth, supporting and elevating pelvic floor, resists abdominal pressure surges

From Saladin, Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, p 354

See also: UAMS - Muscles of the Pelvis and Perineum - Listed Alphabetically

Gluteal

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Latin
Origin Insertion Action
Gluteus maximus
m. gluteus maximus
posterior gluteal line,
sacrotuberous and dorsal sacroiliac ligamentss,
sacrum and coccyx
Distal fibers: Gluteal tuberosity,
Proximal fibers: iliotibial tract
Extension, lateral rotation,
abduction and adduction of hip joint,
controls the position of the pelvis.
Gluteus medius
m. gluteus medius
between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines laterally on greater trochanter Abduction, lateral and internal rotation of hip joint,
controls the pelvic inclination
Gluteus minimus
m. gluteus minimus
between the inferior and anterior gluteal lines anterior part of greater trochanter Abduction, internal rotation of hip joint.
Tensor fasciae latae
m. tensor fasciae latae
Anterior superior iliac spine iliotibial tract
lateral condyle of tibia
External rotation of hip joint.

Small external rotators of the hip joint

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Latin
Origin Insertion Action
Piriformis
m. piriformis
Anterior side of Sacrum Upper edge of greater trochanter External rotation
Obturator internus
m. obturator internus
Medially on the inner surface of the Obturator membrane
and neighbouring parts of the obturator foramen
Medially on the greater trochanter External rotation
Obturator externus
m. obturator externus
External surface of the obturator membrane
and neighbouring parts of the pelvis.
Trochanteric fossa External rotation
Gemelli muscles
mm. Gemelli
 
Superior gemellus
m. gemellus superior
Ischial spine Upper edge of obturator internus tendon External rotation
Inferior gemellus
m. gemellus inferior
Ischial tuberosity Lower edge of obturator internus tendon External rotation
Quadratus femoris
m. quadratus femoris
Lateral aspect of ischial tuberosity Intertrochanteric crest External rotation

Thigh

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English
Latin
Origin Insertion Action
Rectus femoris
m. rectus femoris
Anterior inferior iliac spine Anterior sheath of the patellar ligament Flexion of hip, extension of knee.
Gracilis
m. gracilis
Inferior pubic ramus Pes anserinus Adduction and flexion of hip.
Sartorius
m. sartorius
Anterior superior iliac spine Pes anserinus Flexion, external rotation of hip,
flexion and internal rotation of calf
Pectineus
m. pectineus
Pectineal line of pubis Pectineal line Adduction and flexion of hip
Adductor longus
m. adductor longus
Anterior aspect of pubic bone
under the pubic spine
Medial ridge of linea aspera (femur) Adduction and flexion of hip
Adductor brevis
m- adductor brevis
Inferior pubic ramus Medial ridge of linea aspera As above.
Adductor magnus
m. adductor magnus
inferior pubic ramus Adductor part: Medial ridge of linea aspera,
Extensor part: Adductor tubercle of femur
As above.
Biceps femoris
m. biceps femoris
Long head: Ischial tuberosity
Short head: [[lateral ridge of linea aspera,
Lateral intermuscular septum Extension, adduction, and external rotation of hip,
flexion and external rotation of calf.
Semitendinosus
m. semitendinosus
Ischial tuberosity Pes anserinus Extension, internal rotation, and
adduction of hip. Flexion, internal rotation of calf.
Semimembranosus
m. semimembranosus
Ischial tuberosity 1. a groove on the medial aspect of the medial condyle of femur,
2. posterior on the articular capsule,
3. Oblique popliteal ligament
Extension and adduction of hip,
flexion and internal rotation of calf.