Gluteal Region and Hip Flashcards
Features of the innominate bone (medial view)
Features of the innominate bone (lateral view)
What forms the greater sciatic foramen?
- Greater sciatic notch
- Sacrotuberous ligament
- Sacrospinous ligament
What forms the lesser sciatic foramen?
- Lesser sciatic notch
- Sacrospinous ligament
- Sacrotuberous ligament
What is this muscle?
Gluteus maximus
What is the origin of the gluteus maximus?
- Sacrum
- Sacrotuberous ligament
- Ilium behind posterior gluteal line
What is the insertion of the gluteus maximus?
- Iliotibial tract (3/4)
- Gluteal tuberosity of femur (1/4)
What innervates the gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5 - S1,2)
What is the function of the gluteus maximus?
- Extend hip
- Assist lateral rotation
What is this muscle?
Tensor fasciae latae
What is the origin of the tensor fasciae latae?
- Anterior iliac crest
- Anterior superior iliac spine
What is the insertion of the tensor fasciae latae?
Iliotibial tract
What is the innervation of the tensor fasciae latae?
Superior gluteal nerve (L4,5 - S1)
What is this muscle?
Gluteus medius
What is the origin of the gluteus medius?
Ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal line
What is the insertion of the gluteus medius?
Greater trochanter of femur (lateral surface)
What is the innervation of the gluteus medius?
Superior gluteal nerve (L4,5 S1)
What is the function of the gluteus medius?
Abducts and medially rotates hip
What is this muscle?
Gluteus minimus
What is the origin of the gluteus minimus?
Ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
What is the insertion of the gluteus minimus?
Greater trochanter of femur (anterior surface)
What innervates the gluteus minimus?
Superior gluteal nerves (L4,5 S1)