Gluteal Muscles Flashcards

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Gluteus Maximus

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Origin: posterior ilium, sacrum and coccyx
Insertion: superior/posterior femur and iliotibial tract
Action: extends and laterally rotates thigh

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Gluteus Medius

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Origin: superior/posterior ilium
Insertion: superior/lateral femur
Action: abducts and medially rotates thigh

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Gluteus Minimus

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Origin: superior/posterior iliium
Insertion: superior/lateral femur
Action : abducts and medially rotates thigh

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