Gluteal Region Flashcards

1
Q

What are the superficial muscles of the gluteus region?

A

Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus

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2
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What are the attachments of gluteus maximus?

A
P = Iliac crest, sacrum, sacrotuberous ligament, coccyx 
D = Iliotibial tract
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3
Q

What is the action of gluteus maximus?

A

Most powerful extensor of the hip

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4
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What are the attachments of gluteus medius and minimus?

A

Gluteal aspect of the ilium and anterolateral aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur

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5
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What is the action of gluteus medius and minimus?

A

Abduction and medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint

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6
Q

What is the nerve supply of gluteus medius and minimus?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

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7
Q

What are the spinal roots of the superior gluteal nerve?

A

L5, S1, S2

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8
Q

What are the contents of the inferior gluteal neurovascular bundle?

A

Inferior gluteal artery, vein and nerve

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9
Q

What does the inferior neuromuscular bundle supply and where is it located?

A

Gluteus maximus

Deep to gluteus maximus

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10
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What are the contents of the superior gluteal neurovascular bundle?

A

Superior gluteal artery, vein and nerve

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What does the superior gluteal neurovascular bundle supply and where is it located?

A

Gluteus medius and minimus

Deep to gluteus medius

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12
Q

What is the function of the deep muscle layer of the gluteus region?

A

Lateral rotation of the hip

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13
Q

What are the deep muscles of the gluteus region?

A
Piriformis 
Superior gemelli 
Obturator internus 
Inferior gemelli
Quadratus femoris
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14
Q

What is the iliotibial tract?

A

Thickening of fascia lata

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15
Q

Where does the iliotibial tract run?

A

ASIS to lateral aspect of lateral tibial condyle (Gerdy tubercle)

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16
Q

What is the tensor fasciae latae?

A

Muscular part os the fascia lata

17
Q

What are the three important nerves which can be found in the gluteal region?

A

Sciatic nerve
Pudendal nerve
Posteror cutaneous nerve