Functions & Nerve Supply of Muscles Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus
Hip extension
Hip external rotation
Gluteus Maximus nerve
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Gluteus Medius
Hip abduction
Hip internal rotation
Gluteus Medius nerve
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Gluteus Minimus
Hip abduction
Hip internal rotation
Gluteus Minimus nerve
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Tensor Fascia Lata
Hip flexion
Hip internal rotation
Hip abduction
Knee extension
Tensor Fascia Lata nerve
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4, L5)
Piriformis
Hip external rotation
Piriformis nerve
Sacral nerve (anterior rami) (L5, S1, S2)
Gemellus Superior
Hip external rotation
Gemellus Superior nerve
Obturator Internus nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Obturator Internus
Hip external rotation
Obturator Internus nerve
Obturator Internus nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Gemellus Inferior
Hip external rotation
Gemellus Inferior nerve
Quadrate Femoris nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Obturator Externus
Hip external rotation
Obturator Externus nerve
Posterior branch of Obturator Nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Quadratus Femoris
Hip external rotation
Quadratus Femoris nerve
Quadrate Femoris nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Gracilis
Hip adduction
Gracilis nerve
Obturator nerve (anterior division) (L2, L3)
Pectineus
Hip flexion
Hip adduction
Pectineus nerve
Femoral nerve (L2, L3)