Gluteal Region Flashcards
Name muscles of gluteal region?
superficial
1.Gluteus maximus
2.Gluteus medius
3.Gluteus minimus
4.Tensor fascia latae
Deep
6. Piriformis
7. Obturator internus
8. Gamellus superior
9. Gamellus inferior
10. Quadratus femoris
Which is the largest muscle in human body?
Gluteus maximus
Origin and insertion of tensor fascia latae?
origin
Ileac crest
Insertion
Iliotibial tract
Innervation of tensor fascia latae?
Superior gluteal nerve
Superior gluteal nerve innervates?
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fascia latae
Which nerve innervates gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve
Origin and insertion of gluteal maximus?
origin
Ileum (outer surface)
Sacrum
Coccyx
Sacrotuberous ligament
Insertion
2 points of insertions:
1. Iliotibial tract
2. Gluteal tuberosity of femur
Which muscle lies between gluteus maximus and minimus?
Gluteus medius
Origin and insertion of gluteus medius and minimus?
They have common origin and insertion;
Origin
Outer surface of ileum
Insertion
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of gluteus maximus, medius and minimus?
Maximus - extend and laterally rotate the knee joint and thigh at hip joint
Medius and minimus - abducts the thigh at hip joint
Origin and insertion of piriformis?
origin
Anterior surface of sacrum
Insertion
Greater trochanter of femur
Which muscle lies between gamellus superior and inferior?
Obturator internus
What is the difference in origin of gamellus superior and inferior?
Gamellus superior
From spine of ischeum
Gamellus inferior
From ischial tuberosity
Both insert on greater trochanter of femur
Origin of obturator internus?
Inner surface of obturator membrane
What is the common function of deep muscles of gluteal region
Laterally rotate the thight at hip joint
(Piriformis
Obturator internus
Gamellus inferior
Gamellus superior
Quadratus femoris)