Glute origin and insertion muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Piriformis O&I
A
O= S2,S3,S4 and gluteal surface of ilium and sacrotuberous ligament
I= greater trochanter of femur [medial superior side]
2
Q
piriformis action
A
external rotation, abduction and stabilises femur in acetabulum.
3
Q
gluteus maximus O&I
A
O= Posterior gluteal line of the ilium, thoracolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, sacrum and coccyx
I = gluteal tuberosity of femur and iliotibial band
4
Q
gluteus maximus action:
A
hip extension, external rotation and abduction
