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Gluteal Region Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

Give the following for the Quadratus Femoris:

Innervation

A

Nerve to the Inferior Gemellus and Quadratus Femoris

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2
Q

Give the following for the Tensor Fascia Lata:

Insertion

A

IT Tract -> Lateral Condyle of the Tibia

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3
Q

Give the following for the Quadratus Femoris:

Action

A

Lateral Rotation of the Extended Thigh

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4
Q

Give the following for the Piriformis:

Innervation

A

Nerve to the Piriformis

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5
Q

Give the following for the Tensor Fascia Lata:

Artery

A

Deep Branch of the Superior Gluteal Artery

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6
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Maximus Muscle:

Origin

A

Superiomedial Part of the Ilium

Lateral Part of the Sacrum

Superior Part of the Sacrotuberous Ligament

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7
Q

Give the following for the Superior and Inferior Gemelli:

Origin

A

Ischium, either side of the Tendon to the Obturator Internus

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8
Q

Give the following for the Obturator Internus:

Action

A

Lateral Rotation (Extended)

Abduction (Flexed)

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9
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Minimus:

Action

A

Hip Abduction

Stabilization of the Pelvis

Some Medial Rotation of the Hip

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10
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Minimus:

Innervation

A

Superior Gluteal Nerve

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11
Q

Give the following for the Superior and Inferior Gemelli:

Insertion

A

Trochanteric Fossa

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12
Q

Give the following for the Tensor Fascia Lata:

Innervation

A

Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)

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13
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Maximus Muscle:

Artery

A

Superficial Branch of the Superior Gluteal Artery

Inferior Gluteal Artery

(Less blood supply comes from the Inferior Gluteal Artery, but it’s there)

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14
Q

Give the following for the Quadratus Femoris:

Insertion

A

Quadrate Tubercle

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15
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Maximus Muscle:

Insertion

A

Gluteal Tuberosity of the Femur

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16
Q

Give the following for the Quadratus Femoris:

Artery

A

Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery

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17
Q

Give the following for the Superior Gemelli:

Innervation

A

Nerve to the Obturator Internus and Superior Gemellus

18
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Minimus:

Insertion

A

Greater Trochanter of the Femur

19
Q

Give the following for the Inferior Gemellus:

Innervation

A

Nerve to the Inferior Gemellus and Quadratus Femoris

20
Q

Give the following for the Piriformis:

Artery

A

Inferior Gluteal Artery

21
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Maximus Muscle:

Innervation

A

Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5-S2)

22
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Minimus:

Origin

A

Between Anterior and Inferior Gluteal Lines

23
Q

Give the following for the Obturator Internus:

Innervation

A

Nerve to the Obturator Internus and Superior Gemellus

24
Q

Give the following for the Gluteus Medius:

Action

A

Hip Abduction

Stabilization of the Pelvis

Some Medial Rotation

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Give the following for the Tensor Fascia Lata: Origin
ASIS
26
Give the following for the Gluteus Medius: Origin
Between Anterior and Inferior Gluteal Lines
27
Give the following for the Obturator Internus: Origin
Internal Margin of the Obturator Membrane
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Give the following for the Gluteus Medius: Innervation
Superior Gluteal Nerve
29
Give the following for the Obturator Internus: Insertion
Trochanteric Fossa
30
Give the following for the Tensor Fascia Lata: Action
Abduction of the Hip Extension of the Knee when working with the Gluteus Maximus
31
Give the following for the Piriformis: Action
Lateral Rotation (Extended) Abduction (Flexed)
32
Give the following for the Gluteus Medius: Insertion
Greater Trochanter of the Femur
33
Give the following for the Obturator Internus: Artery
Inferior Gluteal Artery
34
Give the following for the Gluteus Medius: Artery
Deep Branch of the Superior Gluteal Artery
35
Give the following for the Piriformis: Origin
Sacrum Sacrotuberous Ligament
36
Give the following for the Piriformis: Insertion
Trochanteric Fossa
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Give the following for the Quadratus Femoris: Origin
Ischium, just inferior to the Acetabulum
38
Give the following for the Gluteus Maximus Muscle: Action
Chief Extensor of the Hip Lateral Rotation Extension of the Knee via Tensor Fascia Lata
39
Give the following for the Gluteus Minimus: Artery
Deep Branch of the Superior Gluteal Artery
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Give the following for the Superior and Inferior Gemelli: Action
Lateral Rotation (Extended) Abduction (Flexed)

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