gluteal region Flashcards
What are the three main gluteal muscles?
Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.
True or False: The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The primary function of the gluteus maximus is to ______ the hip.
extend.
Which gluteal muscle is primarily responsible for hip abduction?
Gluteus medius.
What is the origin of the gluteus maximus?
outer slope of dorsal segment of iliac crest
side of coccyx
dorsal surface of lower part of saccrum
sacruotuberous ligament
posterior gluteal line
aponeurosis of erector spinae
posterior part of gluteal surface of illium behind the posterior gluteal line
Multiple choice: Which of the following muscles helps stabilize the pelvis during walking? A) Gluteus maximus B) Gluteus medius C) Gluteus minimus D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What nerve innervates the gluteus medius?
Superior gluteal nerve.
True or False: The gluteus minimus is located beneath the gluteus medius.
True.
What is the primary action of the gluteus minimus?
Hip abduction and medial rotation.
Fill in the blank: Weakness in the gluteus medius can lead to ______ gait.
Trendelenburg.
Which muscle is most involved in climbing stairs?
Gluteus maximus.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT a part of the gluteal region? A) Gluteus maximus B) Gluteus medius C) Quadratus femoris D) Gluteus minimus
C) Quadratus femoris.
What is the role of the gluteal muscles in athletic performance?
They provide power and stability for movements such as running, jumping, and squatting.
True or False: The gluteus maximus is involved in lateral rotation of the hip.
True.
What is the insertion point of the gluteus maximus?
the greater part of the muscle is inserted into the Iliotibial tract(3/4th) and the deep fibres of the lower part of the muscle is inserted into the gluteal tuberosity (1/4th)
Fill in the blank: The gluteal muscles are primarily responsible for movements of the ______ joint.
hip.
What is the significance of the gluteal muscles in the context of lower back pain?
Weakness or dysfunction in the gluteal muscles can contribute to lower back pain.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is most active during hip extension while running? A) Gluteus medius B) Gluteus minimus C) Gluteus maximus D) Tensor fasciae latae
C) Gluteus maximus.
What is the primary blood supply to the gluteal muscles?
Superior and inferior gluteal arteries.
True or False: The gluteus medius is crucial for maintaining balance when standing on one leg.
True.
What is the anatomical position of the gluteus minimus relative to the gluteus medius?
It is located beneath the gluteus medius.
Fill in the blank: The gluteal muscles are part of the ______ group of muscles.
hip.
What condition is characterized by weakness in the gluteus medius?
Trendelenburg sign.
Multiple choice: Which exercise is best for strengthening the gluteus maximus? A) Squats B) Bicep curls C) Crunches D) Calf raises
A) Squats.