Gluteal Region Flashcards
1
Q
What muscles make the superficial group of the gluteal region?
A
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fascia latae
2
Q
What are the actions of the superficial muscle group of the gluteal region?
A
Extensors
Abductors
Medial rotators of thigh
3
Q
What nerve innervates the gluteus maximus?
A
Inferior Gluteal Nerve
4
Q
What nerve innervates the gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus?
A
Superior gluteal nerve
5
Q
Which muscles make the deep muscle group of the gluteal region?
A
piriformis
obturator internus
gemelli
quadratus femoris
6
Q
What are the actions of the deep muscle group of the gluteal region?
A
Lateral rotators of thigh
Hip Stabilisers
7
Q
Which nerves innervate the deep muscle group of the gluteal region?
A
nerves from sacral plexus
