Gluteal Muscles Flashcards
Origin of Gluteus Maximus
Gluteal (Posterior Surface) of the Ilium, Sacrum and Coccyx
Attachment of Gluteus Maximus
Lateral side of the Greater Trochanter ( The Gluteal Tuberosity)
Iliotibial Tract
Action of Gluteus Maximus
Main Extensor of the thigh
Lateral Rotation of the Hip Joint
(only used when force is required e.g. running/climbing)
Innervation of Gluteus Maximus
Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5/S1/S2)
Origin of Gluteus Medius
Gluteal surface of the Ilium
Attachment of Gluteus Medius
Lateral side of the Greater Trochanter of the Femur
Action of Gluteus Medius
Abduction and Medial Rotation of the Hip joint
Prevents contralateral hip drop during locomotion
Innervation of Gluteus Medius
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4/L5/S1)
Origin of Gluteus Minimus
Gluteal surface of the Ilium
Attachment of Gluteus Minimus
Anterior surface of the Greater Trochanter of the Femur
Action of Gluteus Minimus
Abduction and Medial Rotation of the Hip joint
Prevents contralateral hip drop during locomotion
Innervation of Gluteus Minimus
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4/L5/S1)
Tensor Fascia Lata Origin
Anterior Iliac Crest
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Tensor Fascia Lata Attachement
Iliotibial Tract
which goes on to attach to the Lateral Condyle of the Tibia
Tensor Fascia Lata Action
Abduction and Medial Rotation of the Hip Joint.
Supportive Role in the Gait cycle.
Tensor Fascia Lata Innervation
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4/L5/S1)
How many muscles are there in the Superficial Gluteal Region
4 - Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Tensor Fascia Lata