Gluteal Muscles Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus
O: Iliac crest, Posterior gluteal line, Lateral surface of ilium, Posterior sacrum, Coccyx, Thoracolumbar fascia, Sacrotuberous ligament
I: Gluteal tuberosity of femur, Iliotibial tract
A: Extension of thigh at hip, External Rotation of thigh at hip
Gluteus Medius
O: Anterior Iliac Crest, Lateral surface of ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal lines
I: Superior aspect of greater trochanter of femur
A: Abduction of thigh at hip, Internal Rotation of thigh at hip
Gluteus Minimus
O: Lateral surface of ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal lines
I: Anteromedial aspect of greater trochanter of femur
A: Abduction of thigh at hip, Internal Rotation of thigh at hip
Tensor Fasciae Latae
O: Iliac crest, lateral surface of ASIS
I: Lateral tibial condyle via Iliotibial tract
A: Abduction of thigh at hip, Internal Rotation of thigh at hip