Chp 10-Iliopsoas, Gluteus maximus, Lesser Gluteals & Piriformis

Question 1

Iliopsoas mm are?

Answer 1

1. Iliacus
2. Psoas major

Question 2

Iliopsoas - O =

Answer 2

O: Iliacus - internal ilium
O: Psoas - T12-L5

Question 3

Iliopsoas - I =

Answer 3

I: lesser trochanter

Question 4

Iliopsoas - A =

Answer 4

A: hip flexors, flexes thigh

Question 5

Gluteus maximus is important with what activities?

Answer 5

Important in climbing, squatting, and running, but not in walking.

Question 6

Gluteus maximus - O =

Answer 6

O: iliac crest, sacrum

Question 7

Gluteus maximus - I =

Answer 7

I: greater trochanter

Question 8

Gluteus maximus - A =

Answer 8

A: 1) hip extensor
2) ABbduct hip, lateral rotation

Question 9

What are the Lesser Gluteals?

Answer 9

1. Gluteus medius: intermediate
2. Gluteus minimus: deepest

Question 10

Lesser Gluteals - O =

Answer 10

O: ilium

Question 11

Lesser Gluteals - I =

Answer 11

I: greater trochanter

Question 12

Lesser Gluteals - A =

Answer 12

A: ABduct - pulls opposite hip up when walking, ABduct thigh and stabilize the thigh when taking steps, as in walking

Question 13

Piriformis - O =

Answer 13

O: internal sacrum

Question 14

Piriformis - I =

Answer 14

I: greater trochanter

Question 15

Piriformis - A =

Answer 15

A: external rotation