Gluteal Region

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus origin

Answer 1

Posterior crest of ilium
Dorsal sacrum and coccyx
Sacrotuberous ligament

Question 2

Gluteus Maximus insertion

Answer 2

Gluteal tuberosity

IT band - lateral tibial condyle

Question 3

Gluteus Maximus action

Answer 3

Extend thigh
Laterally rotate thigh
Extend trunk
Maintain knee extension (I.t.)

Question 4

Gluteus Maximus nerve

Answer 4

Inferior gluteal N.

Question 5

Gluteus Maximus blood

Answer 5

Inferior gluteal A.

Question 6

Gluteas medius origin

Answer 6

Posterior iliac crest

Deep surface of gluteal aponeurosis

Question 7

Gluteas medius insertion

Answer 7

Supero-posterior and lateral greater trochanter

Question 8

Gluteas medius action

Answer 8

Anterior: abduct thigh, medially rotate thigh, and flex thigh
Middle: abduct thigh
Posterior: abduct thigh, laterally rotate thigh, and extend thigh

Question 9

Gluteas medius nerve

Answer 9

Superior gluteal N (separate for each)

Question 10

Gluteas medius blood

Answer 10

Superior gluteal A.

Question 11

Gluteus minimus origin

Answer 11

Posterior ilium.. Anterior and inferior gluteal lines, ASIS/AIIS to greater sciatic foramen

Question 12

Gluteus minimus insertion

Answer 12

Antero-superior greater trochanter

hip joint capsule

Question 13

Gluteus minimus action

Answer 13

Anterior: abduct thigh, medially rotate, and flex thigh
Middle: abduct thigh
Posterior: Abduct thigh, laterally rotate, extend thigh, and stabilize femur in gait

Question 14

Gluteus minimus blood

Answer 14

Superior gluteal N.

Question 15

Gluteus minimus blood

Answer 15

Superior gluteal A.