Gluteal Muscles Flashcards
1
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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
2
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Gluteus Medius
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Origin: superior/posterior ilium
Insertion: superior/lateral femur
Action: abducts and medially rotates thigh
3
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Gluteus Minimus
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Origin: superior/posterior iliium
Insertion: superior/lateral femur
Action : abducts and medially rotates thigh