gluteal region Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus Maximus attachment
A
- Broad origin
- Posterior to posterior gluteal line of ilium
- Dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx
Sacrotuberous ligament
2
Q
Gluteus Maximus insertion
A
- Iliotibial tract
- Gluteal tuberosity
3
Q
Gluteus Maximus
action
A
- Extend thigh (especially from fixed position)
- Assists in rising from sitting position
Assists in lateral rotation
4
Q
Gluteus Maximus
innervation
A
- Inferior gluteal nerve
5
Q
Gluteus Medius
attachment
A
- Broad area of the external surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
6
Q
Gluteus Medius
insertion
A
- Lateral surface of the greater trochanter of femur
7
Q
Gluteus Medius
action
A
- Abduction and medial rotation
Keeps pelvis level when opposite leg is raised
8
Q
Gluteus Medius
innervation
A
- Superior gluteal nerve
9
Q
Gluteus Minimus
attachment
A
- Broad area of the external surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
10
Q
Gluteus Minimus
insertion
A
- Anterior surface of the greater trochanter of femur
11
Q
Gluteus Minimus
action
A
- Abduction and medial rotation
Keeps pelvis level when opposite leg is raised
12
Q
Gluteus Minimus
innervation
A
- Superior gluteal nerve
13
Q
Piriformis attachment
A
- Anterior surface of sacrum
14
Q
Piriformis insertion
A
- Superior border of greater trochanter
15
Q
Piriformis action
A
- Lateral rotation of extended
Abduction of flexed thigh at hip joint
