Gluteal Region Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus Action
Hip extension, LR
Lower fibers: assist in hip add
Upper fibers: assists in abduction, stabilize knee in extension through ITB insertion
Gluteus Maximus PI
Inferior Gluteal nerve
Gluteus Maximus SI
L5, S1, 2
Gluteus Medius Action
Abduct hip
Anterior fibers: hip MR and assist with hip flexion
Posterior fibers: Hip LR and assist with hip extension
Gluteus Medius PI
Superior Gluteal nerve
Gluteus Medius SI
L4, 5, S1
Gluteus Minimus Action
Hip abduction, MR
Assists with hip flexion
Gluteus Minimus PI
Superior Gluteal N.
Gluteus Minimus SI
L4, 5, S1
Piriformis Action
Laterally rotate extended hip
Abducts flexed hip
Assists hip extension
Stabilizes femoral head in acetabulum
Piriformis PI
N. to Piriformis
Piriformis SI
L5, S1, 2
Superior Gemelli action
Laterally rotate extended hip
Abduct flexed hip
Stabilize femoral head in acetabulum
Superior Gemelli PI
N. to Obt. Inter.
Superior Gemelli SI
L5, S1