Fig. 5From: Soft tissue restrictors of femoral elevation in direct anterior approach—an anatomic studyThe insertion of the piriformis (blue pin), the insertion of the conjoint tendon (green pin), and the piriformis (green belt) are shown in a. After the hip was externally rotated 45°, the 2-cm decrease between the origination to insertion of the piriformis is shown in bBack to article page