Gluteal Region and Hip Joint Flashcards
Innominate Medial View
Innominate Lateral View
Greater and Lesser sciatic foramina
Angles of the Femur
Proximal Femur (anterior)
Proximal Femur (posterior)
Muscles of Gluteal Region
Lateral Rotators of Hip (5)
Gluteus maximus (extensor)
Piriformis
Obturator internus
Gemelli
Quadratus Femoris
Muscles of Gluteal Region
Medial Rotators and Abductors of the Hip (2)
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Muscles of Gluteal Region
Support
Tensor fasciae latae
Gluteus Maximus
Attachments
Sacrum, S/T ligament and ilium behind posterior gluteal line to the ilitibial tract (3/4) and gluteal tuberosity of femur (1/4)
Gluteus Maximus
Function
Extends hip and assists lateral rotation
Gluteus Maximus
Innervation
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Attachments
Anterior iliac crest and ASIS to the iliotibial tract
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Function
Tenses fasciae latae and iliotibial tract, and supports the femur on the tibia during standing
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Innervation
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Gluteus Medius
Attachments
Ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal lines to the greater trochanter of the femur (lateral surface)
Gluteus Medius
Function
Abducts and medially rotates hip
Gluteus Medius
Innervation
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Gluteus Minimus
Attachments
Ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines to the greater trochanter of the femur (anterior surface)
Gluteus Minimus
Function
Abducts and medially rotates hip