Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh Flashcards
The region that is posterior to the pelvis that is involved in extension, abduction, and medial and lateral rotation of the thigh
Gluteal Region
Group of muscles known as the hamstring that extend the thigh and flex the leg
Hamstrings
The most superficial of the gluteal muscles, largest and heaviest in gluteal region
Gluteus Maximus
Origin and insertion of gluteus maximus
Origin: Dorsal Ilium, Sacrum, Coxas, Sacrotuberous Ligament
Insertion: IT Band and Gluteal Tuberosity
Main action of the gluteus maximus
Extension and lateral rotation of the thigh
Innervation of the gluteus maximus
Inferior Gluteal Nerve
Gluteus Medius originates between what on the ala?
Posterior and anterior Line
Gluteus minimus originates between what on the ala?
Anterior and inferior Lines
Actions of the gluteus medius and minimus (locomotion
Abduct the thigh and medial rotation
Most important function is walking mechanism
What do the prevent happening during walking?
Sagging of the unsupported side for raising the unsupported foot
Origin of gluteus medius:
Insertion:
Origin: Between posterior and anterior gluteal lines side of ilium
Insertion Lateral aspect of greater trochanter
Origin of the gluteus minimus
Origin: Between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Insertion: Anterior aspect of greater trochanter
Innervation of the gluteus medius and minimus
Superior Gluteal Nerve
When the gluteus medius and minimus are inactive owing to injury of the superior gluteal nerve, the supporting and steadying action of these muscles is lost and the pelvis falls to the side of the raised or unsupported limb. This is the
Trendelenberg Sign
Where do all of the lateral rotaters insert near or in?
Greater Trochanter
Lateral rotator that is narrow and triangular shaped and exits from the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen
All other rotators are located inferior to the piriformis, sciatic nerve exits inferior.
Important for locating other structure
Piriformis
Origin and insertion of the piriformis
Origin: Anterior surface of the sacrum
Insertion: Greater trochanter
Innervation of the piriformis
Ventral rami of S1, S2, and L5
Action of the piriformis (primary and other action)
Lateral rotations and helps in abduction
The white tendon of this muscle is in the gluteal region, and the muscle is located inside the pelvis and exits the lesser sciatic foramen
Obturator Internus
Origin and insertion of the obturator internus
Origin: Obturator membrane in margins of obturator foramen
Insertion: Greater Trochanter