Dorsolateral Muscles Of The Hip

Question 1

Name the origin of gluteus maximus muscle.

Answer 1

• Gluteal surface of ala of ileum dorsal to the posterior gluteal line
• Posterior surface of sacrum
• Thoracolumbar fascia
• Sacrotuberal ligament

Question 2

Name the insertion of the gluteus maximus muscle.

Answer 2

• Cranial part: iliotibial tract

- Caudal part: gluteal tuberosity

Question 3

Name the function of the gluteus maximus.

Answer 3

• Extension at the hip joint
• Lateral rotation at the hip joint
• Cranial part: abduction at hip joint
• Caudal part: adduction at hip joint
• Cranial part: stabilization of knee joint in extended position via iliotibial tract

Question 4

Name the innervation of gluteus maximus.

Answer 4

Inferior gluteal nerve

Question 5

Name the origin of the gluteus medius muscle.

Answer 5

Gluteal surface of ala of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal line

Question 6

Name the insertion of the gluteus medius muscle.

Answer 6

Tip of the greater trochanter

Question 7

Name the function of the gluteus medius muscle.

Answer 7

• Abduction at the hip joint
• Ventral part: flexion and medial rotation
• Dorsal part: extension and lateral rotation

Question 8

Which nerve innervated the gluteus medius muscle?

Answer 8

Superior gluteal nerve

Question 9

Name the origin of the gluteus minimus muscle.

Answer 9

Gluteal surface of ala of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal line

Question 10

Name the insertion of the gluteus minimus muscle.

Answer 10

Tip of the greater trochanter

Question 11

Name the function of the gluteus minimus muscle.

Answer 11

• Abduction at the hip joint
• Ventral part: flexion and media, rotation at the hip
• Dorsal part: extension and lateral rotation at the hip

Question 12

Which nerve innervated the gluteus minimus muscle?

Answer 12

Superior gluteal nerve

Question 13

Name the origin of tensor fasciae latae.

Answer 13

Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

Question 14

Name the insertion of tensor fasciae latae.

Answer 14

Below the lateral condyle of the tibia, via the iliotibial tract

Question 15

Name the function of tensor fasciae latae.

Answer 15

• Flexion, abduction, and medial rotation at the hip joint

- Stabilisation of knee joint in the extended position (tension band effect on femur)

Question 16

Which nerve innervates tensor fasciae latae?

Answer 16

Superior gluteal nerve