Gluteal Region Flashcards
1
Q
4 Gluteal Muscles
A
Gluteus Maximus, medius, minimus.
Tensor of Fascia Lata
2
Q
What enters gluteal region via the greater sciatic foramen
A
- Piriformis
- Sciatic N
- Sup. and Inf. Gluteal Art. + N.
3
Q
What enters the gluteal region via the lesser sciatic foramen
A
Obturator Internus
4
Q
Gluteus Maximus attachments
A
- Ilium, Sacrum, Sacrotuberous ligament
- Gluteal Tuberosity of Femur, and Lateral condyle of tibia (via IT tract)
5
Q
Gluteus Max action and Inn
A
- Inferior Gluteal N
- Extension + lateral rotation of femur
- Add, Abduction of femur
6
Q
Gluteus Medius Attachments
A
- Ilium
- Greater Trochanter of Femur (lateral aspect)
7
Q
Gluteus Medius Inn and Action
A
- Superior Gluteal Art
- Abduction of femur
- Medial, Lateral rotation, flexion and extension at hip
Steadies pelvis
8
Q
Gluteus Minimus Attachment
A
- Ilium
- Greater Trochanter of Femur (Ant. aspect)
9
Q
Gluteus Minimus Inn and Action
A
- Superior Gluteal N
- Abduction of femur
- Medial rotation and flexion at hip
10
Q
What is Trandelenberg Gait
A
Hip of unaffected side drops due to weak hip abductors
11
Q
Tensor of Fascia Lata
Attachments
A
- ASIS
- Lateral COndyle of Tibia (via IT tract)
12
Q
Tensor of Fascia Lata Inn and Action
A
Abduction of femur, medial rot of femur, flexion at hip
- Superior Gluteal N
13
Q
Superior Gluteal N innervates..
A
Gluteus Medius, Minimus, Tensor of Fascia Lata
14
Q
Inferior Gluteal N innervates…
A
Gluteus Maximus
