Gluteal Muscles of Thigh

Question 1

Gluteus maximus

Answer 1

ORIGIN: posterior gluteal line of the ilium, lower sacrum, side of the coccyx

INSERTION: gluteal tuberosity

ACTION: abducts, extends, laterally rotates hip joint

INNERVATION: inferior gluteal nerve

Question 2

Gluteus medius

Answer 2

ORIGIN: gluteal surface of the ilium

INSERTION: greater trochanter of the femur

ACTION: abducts thigh, stabilizes the hip joint

INNERVATION: superior gluteal nerve

Question 3

Gluteus minimus

Answer 3

ORIGIN: Gluteal surface of the ilium

INSERTION: Greater trochanter of the femur

ACTION: Abducts thigh, stabilizes hip joint

INNERVATION: Superior gluteal nerve

Question 4

TFL – tensor fascia latae

Answer 4

ORIGIN: ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine)

INSERTION: iliotibial tract

ACTION: abducts and internally rotates thigh, stabilizes hip and knee joints

INNERVATION: superior gluteal nerve