30. Gluteal Region and Hip Joint Flashcards
Be able to label bony features of hip bone
Slides 3+4
Which ligaments make up the greater and lesser sciatic foramen?
Sacrospinous
Sacrotuberous
Which angles describe the position of the femur?
Angle of inclination and anteversion (torsion)
Be able to label bony features of the femur
Slide 7
Name the muscles of the gluteal region that laterally rotate the hip (5)
Gluteus Maximus (primarily an extensor) Piriformis Obturator internus Gemelli Quadratus femoris
Name the muscles of the gluteal region that medially rotate and abduct the hip (2)
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
What is the role of tensor fasciae latae?
Support
Origin of gluteus maximus?
Sacrum
Sacrotuberous ligament
Ilium behind posterior gluteal line
Insertion of gluteus maximus?
Iliotibial tract
Gluteal tuberosity of femur
Action of gluteus maximus?
Extends hip
Assists lateral rotation
Innervation of gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve L5, S1, S2
Origin of tensor fasciae latae?
Anterior iliac crest
ASIS
Insertion of tensor fasciae latae?
Iliotibial tract
Function of tensor fasciae latae?
Tenses fasciae latae and IT tract
Supports femur on tibia during standing
Innervation of tensor fasciae latae?
Superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
Origin of gluteus medius?
Ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal lines
Insertion of gluteus medius?
Greater trochanter of femur (lateral surface)
Action of gluteus medius?
Abducts and medially rotates hip
Innervation of gluteus medius?
Superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
Origin of gluteus minimus?
Ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Insertion of gluteus minimus?
Greater trochanter of femur (anterior surface)
Action of of gluteus minimus?
Abducts and medially rotates hip