Gluteal Muscles Flashcards
What is the Shape of Gluteus Minimus
Smallest, Fan
What is the Location of Gluteus Minimus
Deep to Gluteus Medius and Maximus mm
What is the Origin of Gluteus Minimus
External surface of Ilium between the Anterior and Inferior Gluteal Lines
What is the Insertion of Gluteus Minimus
Greater Trochanter of Femur (anterior aspect)
What are the Actions of Gluteus Minimus
Abducts Thigh, Medially (internally) Rotates the Thigh
What is the Innervation of Gluteus Minimus
Superior Gluteal Nerve
What is the Shape of Gluteus Medius
Fan-shaped
What is the Location of Gluteus Medius
Lateral side of Ilium - Deep to and Lateral/forward to Gluteus Maximus
What is the Origin of Gluteus Medius
Lateral surface of Ilium between Anterior and Posterior Gluteal lines
What is the Insertion of Gluteus Medius
Greater Trochanter of Femur (lateral aspect)
What are the Actions of Gluteus Medius
Strong Abductor of Thigh, Medially (internally) Rotates the Thigh
What is the Shape of Gluteus Maximus
Quadrangular
What is the Location of Gluteus Maximus
Superficial
What are the Origins of Gluteus Maximus
Dorsal surface of Ilium, Sacrum and Coccyx, Sacrotuberous Ligament
What are the Insertions of Gluteus Maximus
Gluteal Tuberosity, Lateral Condyle of Tibia via ITB
