Gluteal Anatomy Flashcards by Alice Spencer | Brainscape

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Gluteus Maximus
Origin: Ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line, dorsal surfaces of sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament

Insertion Iliotibial tract, gluteal tuberosity of femur

Innervation Inferior gluteal nerve

**Blood Supply **Superior & Inferior gluteal arteries

Action Hip joint (Thigh):
* Extension
* External rotation (assists)
* Abduction (superior part)

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Gluteus Medius

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Gluteus Minimus

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What are the external thigh rotators?

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Piriformis
Superior gemellus
Obturator internes
Inferior gemellus
Obturator Externus
Quadratus femoris

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Pes Anserinus (Anserine)
Bursa for :
Semitendinous Tendon
Gracilis Tendon
Sartorius Tendon

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Name the Bursa

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A: Sciatic bursa of obturator internus
B: Sciatic bursa of gluteus maximus
C: Superior bursa of biceps femoris
D: Trochanteric bursa of gluteus maximus