Gluteal Musculature Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus origin
- Ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line
EXTRA - Dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx
- Sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus Maximus insertion
IT band
Gluteal tuberosity
Gluteus Maximus action
Hip extension
Hip external rotation
EXTRA
Upper fibers aid in abduction
Lowers fibers aid in adduction
Gluteus Maximus innervation
Inferior gluteal
Gluteus medius origin
Ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
Gluteus medius insertion
Greater trochanter
Gluteus medius action
Hip abduction
EXTRA
Stabilizes pelvis and prevents free limb from sagging during gait
Hip internal rotation
Gluteus medius innervation
Superior gluteal
Gluteus minimus origin
Ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal lines
Gluteus minimus insertion
Greater trochanter
Gluteus minimus action
Hip internal rotation
EXTRA
Hip abduction
Gluteus minimus innervation
Superior gluteal
Tensor fasciae latae origin
Lateral aspect of ASIS
Tensor fasciae latae insertion
IT band (which attaches down to Gerdy’s tubercle in tibia)
Tensor fasciae latae action
Hip abduction when hip is flexed
EXTRA
Hip flexion
