Gluteal Muscles

Question 1

Originates from gluteal surface of ilium sacrum coccyx
Inserts into iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of femur

Answer 1

Gluteus maximus

Question 2

Originates from gluteal surface of ilium between anterior an posterior gluteal line
Inserts onto lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

Answer 2

Gluteus medius

Question 3

Originates from gluteal surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal line

Answer 3

Gluteus minimus

Question 4

Originates from iliac crest attaching to anterior superior iliac spine
Inserts into iliotibial tract attaching to lateral condyle of tibia

Answer 4

Tensor fascia lata

Question 5

Abduction and medial rotation of lower limb

Answer 5

Gluteus medius and minimus

Question 6

Assist the medius and minimus in Abduction and medial rotation of lower limb

Answer 6

Tensor fascia lata

Question 7

Main extensor of thigh
Assists in lateral rotation of thigh

Answer 7

Gluteus maximus

Question 8

Inferior gluteal nerve
Muscular branches of inferior and superior gluteal arteries, internal pudendal artery

Answer 8

Gluteus maximus

Question 9

Superior gluteal nerve
Deep branch of superior gluteal artery

Answer 9

Gluteus medius and Tensor fascia lata

Question 10

Superior gluteal nerve
Superior gluteal artery

Answer 10

Gluteus minimus