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14: Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of gluteal region Flashcards

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Origin of gluteus medius

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External iliac surface between anterior and posterior gluteal lines

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Insertion of gluteus medius

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Lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

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innervation of gluteus medius

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Superior gluteal nerve ( L5,S1)

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Actions of gluteus medius

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*Abducts femur at hip joint
*Internally rotates femur at hip joint
*Stabilises pelvis in coronal plane

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Origin of gluteus minimus

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External iliac surface between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

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Insertion of gluteus minimus

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Anterior surface of greater trochanter

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Innervation of gluteus minimus

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Superior gluteal nerve ( L5,S1)

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Actions of gluteus minimus

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*Abducts femur at hip joint
*Internally rotates femur at hip joint
*Stabilises pelvis in coronal plane

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Weakness of hip abductors

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Trendelenburg sign

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Trendelenburg’s gait

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When standing on one leg, hip abductors are unable to counteract gravity
Opposite side of pelvis tilts inferiorly
Patient leans to the same side as weak hip abductors

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Tensor fasciae Latae origin

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ASIS + Anterior iliac crest

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Tensor fasciae Latae insertion

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Iliotibial tract

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Tensor fasciae Latae innervation

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Superior gluteal nerve (L5 - S1)

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Actions of Tensor fasciae Latae (3)

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Abducts, flexes + internally rotates thigh Stabilizes knee while leg is extended

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Origin of piriformis

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Anterior surface of sacrum
Sacrotuberous ligament

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Insertion of piriformis

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Exits pelvis through greater sciatic foremen
Superior border of greater trochanter

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Innervation of piriformis (S1/S2)

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Nerve to piriformis (S1/S2)

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Actions of piriformis

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Externally rotates extended thigh
Abducts flexed thigh
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum

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Origin of superior gemellus

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Ischial spine

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Insertion of superior gemellus

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Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

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Innervation of superior gemellus

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Nerve to obturator internus (L5,S1)

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Origin of piriformis

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Anterior surface of sacrum
Sacrotuberous ligament

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Insertion of piriformis
And what does it go through

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Exits pelvis through greater sciatic foramen
Superior border of greater trochanter

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Innervation of piriformis

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Nerve to piriformis (s1/s2)

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Actions of piriformis (3)

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Externally rotates an extended thigh
Abducts a flexed thigh
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum

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Origin of superior gemellus

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Ischial spine

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Insertion of superior gemellus

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Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

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Innervation of superior gemellus

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Nerve to obturator internus (L5,S1)

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Actions of superior gemellus (3)

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Externally rotates an extended thigh
Abducts a flexed thigh
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum

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Obturator internus origin

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Inner surface of obturator membrane and its bony boundaries

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Muscles of triceps coxae

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Obturator internus
Superior gemellus
Inferior gemellus

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Obturator internus insertion

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Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

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Obturator internus innervation

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Nerve to Obturator internus (L5,S1)

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Actions of obturator internus

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Externally rotates an extended thigh
Abducts a flexed thigh
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum

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Origin of inferior gemellus

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Ischial tuberosity

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Insertion of inferior gemellus

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Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

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Innervation of inferior gemellus

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Nerve to quadratus femoris

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Actions of inferior gemellus

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Externally rotates an extended thigh
Abducts a flexed thigh
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum

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Origin of quadratus femoris

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Lateral border of ischial tuberosity

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Insertion of quadratus femoris

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Quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur

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Innervation of quadratus femoris

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Nerve to quadratus femoris

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Actions of quadratus femoris

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Lateral rotation of thigh
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum

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What are the cutaneous nerves of the gluteal region

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Superior, middle and inferior clunial nerves
+ lateral branch of the iliohypogastric nerve

46
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What cutaneous nerve supplies part of the lateral buttocks

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lateral branch of the iliohypogastric nerve

47
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What is sciatica
What are the symptoms
Treatment

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Sciatic nerve impingement
Shooting pain down back of leg
Rest, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants

48
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Sciatic nerve splits into…. and…. before exiting…..

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Tibial nerve
Fibula nerve
The greater sciatic foramen

49
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Anatomical variation of sciatic nerve

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Some people have common fibula nerve passing through piriformis
Some people have common fibula nerve
passing superior to piriformis

50
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Internal iliac artery supplies

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Gluteal region and pelvic region

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External iliac artery supplies

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Thigh, leg + foot

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The sacrospinous ligament runs from…. to….

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Sacrum
ischial spine

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Function of sacrospinous ligament

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Stabilizes sacroiliac joint

54
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The sacrotuberous ligament runs from….to….

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Sacrum
Ischial tuberosity

55
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Gluteal muscles

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Superficial:
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fasciae latae

Deep:
Piriformis
Superior gemellus
Obturator internus
Inferior gemellus
Quadratus Femoris

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Origin of gluteus Maximus (3)

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Ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line Lateral part of posterior sacrum-coccyx
Sacrotuberous ligament

57
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Insertion of gluteus Maximus

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Iliotibial tract
Gluteal tuberosity on posterolateral femur

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Innervation of gluteus Maximus

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Inferior gluteal nerve

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Actions of gluteus Maximus

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Extends thigh
External rotation of femur

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