Anatomy: Bones and Joints Flashcards
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what are the two broad divisions of the muscles of the gluteal region
superficial educators and extenders
deep lateral rotators
superficial abductors and extenders function
group of large muscles that abduct and extend the femur
muscles classified by superficial abductors and extenders
gluteus maximum
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
tensor fascia lata
deep lateral rotators function
group of smaller muscles that mainly act to laterally rotate the femur
muscles classified by deep lateral rotators
quadrates femoris
piriformis
gemellus superior
gemellus inferior
obturator internus
arterial supply to gluteal region
mostly superior and inferior gluteal
which are branches of they nternal iliac
venous drainage of the gluteal region
follows the arterial supply
internal ileac and gluteal branches
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attachments of the gluteus Maximus
originates from the posterior surface of the ileum, sacrum and coccyx
fibres slope across buttock at 45 degree angle and insert onto the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur
actions of the gluteus maximums
main extensor of the thigh
assists with lateral rotation
innervation of the gluteus maximus
inferior gluteal nerve
gluteus medius attachments
originates from gluteal surface of ilium and inserts into the lateral surface of the greater trochanter
actions of the gluteus medius
abduction and medial rotation of the lower limb
stabilises the pelvis
prevents dropping of the pelvis on the contralateral side
innervation of the gluteus medius
superior gluteal nerve
attachments of the gluteus minimus
originates form the ileum and converges to form a tendon
inserting to the anterior side of the greater trochanter
actions of the gluteus minimus
abduction and medial rotation of the lower limb
stabilises the pelvis during locomotion
prevents dropping of the pelvis on the contralateral side
innervation of the gluteus minimus
superior gluteal nerve
attachments of the tensor fascia lata
originates from the anterior ileac crest
attaching to the anterior superior iliac spine
inserts into the iliotibial tract
attaches itself to the lateral condyle of the tibia
actions of the tensor fascia lata
assists the gluteus medius and minimus in abduciton and medial rotation of the lower limb
supportive role in the gait cycle
innervation of the tensor fascia lata
superior gluteal nerve
attachments of the piriformis
originates from the anterior surface of the sacrum
fibres travel inferiorly and laterally through the greater sciatic foramen
insert onto the greater trochanter of the femur
actions of the piriformis
lateral rotation and abduciton
innervation of the piriformis
nerve to piriformis