GLUTEAL REGION

Question 1

Origin of Gluteus maximus muscle

Answer 1

1. Dorsal surface of ilium and saccrum
2. Sacrotuberous ligament
3. Gluteal surface of ilium behind the posterior Gluteal line
4. Outer slope of dorsal segment of ilium

Question 2

Insertion of Gluteus Maximus

Answer 2

3/4 th muscle into the ILIOTIBIAL TRACT
1/4th muscle into the GLUTEAL TUBEROSITY

Question 3

Nerve to Gluteus MAXIMUS

Answer 3

Inferior gluteal nerve
L5 S1 S2

Question 4

Chief extensor of hip joint is

Answer 4

GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

Question 5

Gluteus MEDIUS originates from

Answer 5

Gluteal surface of ilium between the
ANTERIOR & POSTERIOR Gluteal lines

Question 6

Gluteus MEDIUS is inserted into

Answer 6

Oblique ridge on the lateral surface of greater trochanter

Question 7

Gluteus MEDIUS is covered by

Answer 7

GLUTEAL APONEUROSIS( part of deep fascia of gluteal region)

Question 8

Nerve of Gluteus MEDIUS

Answer 8

Superior gluteal nerve
L5 S1

Question 9

Fans shaped Gluteus minimus originates from

Answer 9

Gluteal surface of ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Question 10

Gluteus MINIUMUS is inserted in

Answer 10

Ridge on the Anterior surface of greater trochanter

Question 11

Nerve to Gluteus MEDIUS and MINIUMUS is

Answer 11

Superior gluteal nerve
L5 , S1

Question 12

Function of Gluteus MEDIUS

Answer 12

1. Prevents downwards sagging of pelvis on unsupported side
2. Abductor o hip joint

Question 13

Which is the fusiform muscle

Answer 13

Tensor fasciae late

Question 14

Origin and insertion of tesnor fasciae late

Answer 14

Outer lip of the anterior part of iliac crest
From ASIS to tubercle

Inserted into ILIOTIBIAL TRACT

Question 15

Nerve supply of fusiform muscle

Answer 15

Superior gluteal nerve

Question 16

Which muscle supports femur on tibia while standing

Answer 16

Tensor fasciae late