Gluteal Region

Question 0

Gluteus Medias

Answer 0

Origin: Ilium
Insertion: Greater Trochanter (Femur)
Action: Abduct and Medially Rotate Femur (supports weight when lifting opposite leg)
Nerve: Superior Gluteal Nerve

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 1

Origin: Ilium, Sacrum, Coccyx, Sacrotuberous Ligament
Insertion: Femur, Iliotibial tract
Action: Extend, Laterally Rotate Femur (also keeps leg extended via iliotibial tract)
Nerve: Inferior Gluteal

Question 2

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 2

Origin: Ilium
Insertion: Greater Trochanter (Femur)
Action: Abduct and Medially Rotate Femur (supports weight when lifting opposite leg)
Nerve: Superior Gluteal Nerve

Question 3

Tensor Fascia

Answer 3

Origin: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (Ilium)
Insertion: Iliotibial Tract
Action: Abduct Femur (also keeps leg extended through iliotibial tract)
Nerve: Superior Gluteal Nerve

Question 4

Piriformis

Answer 4

Origin: Sacrum
Insertion: Greater Trochanter (Femur)
Action: Laterally Rotate Femur
Nerve: Nerve to Piriformis

Question 5

Obturator Internus

Answer 5

Origin: Obturator Membrane
Insertion: Greater Trochanter (Femur)
Action: Laterally Rotate Femur
Nerve: Nerve to Obturator Internus

Question 6

Superior Gemellus

Answer 6

Origin: Ischial Spine
Insertion: Greater Trochanter (Femur)
Action: Laterally Rotate Femur
Nerve: Nerve to Obturator Internus

Question 7

Inferior Gemellus

Answer 7

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Greater Trochanter (Femur)
Action: Laterally Rotate Femur
Nerve: Nerve to Quadratus Femoris

Question 8

Quadratus Femoris

Answer 8

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Femur
Action: Laterally Rotate Femur
Nerve: Nerve to Quadratus Femoris