gluteal region of thigh Flashcards
1
Q
what is the gluteal region mainly innervated by?
A
superior gluteal nerve
2
Q
what muscles make up gluteal region?
A
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
tensor fasciae latae
3
Q
which muscle is innervated differently and how?
A
gluteus maximus is innervated by inferior gluteal nerve
4
Q
what are the lateral rotators of the hip?
A
play golf or go on quickly- piriformis gemellus superior obturator internus gemellus inferior obturator externus quadratus femoris
5
Q
what does the gluteal region do?
A
abduction and rotation