Gluteal Region Flashcards
What is the innervation of the obturator internus?
Nerve to the obturator internus
What is the action of the superior gemellus?
Laterally rotates thigh
What is the innervation of the quadratus femoris?
Nerve to the quadratus femoris
What is the distal attachment of the quadratus femoris?
Intertrochanteric crest of femur
What is the innervation of the piriformis?
Nerve to the piriformis
What is the distal attachment of the gluteus maximus?
IT tract and gluteal tuberosity
What is the action of the tensor fascia lata?
Abducts and medially rotates thigh
What is the distal attachment of the tensor fascia lata?
IT tract
What is the proximal attachment of the gluteus medius?
Deep surface of gluteal aponeuroses and lateral surface of the ileum
What is the action of the quadratus femoris?
Laterally rotates thigh
What is the innervation of the tensor fascia lata?
Superior gluteal nerve
What is the action of the obturator internus?
Laterally rotates thigh
What is the innervation of the inferior gemellus?
Nerve to the quadratus femoris
What is the blood supply to the superior gemellus?
Inferior gluteal artery
What is the blood supply to the gluteus medius?
Superior gluteal artery
What is the proximal attachment of the piriformis?
Sacrum
What is the proximal attachment of the gluteus maximus?
Sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament
What is the proximal attachment of the inferior gemellus?
Ischial tuberosity