Gluteal Region, Posterior Thigh Flashcards
What are the muscles in the Gluteal Region?
- Gluteus Maximus
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteus Minimus
- Piriformis
- Obturator Internus
- Obturator Externus
- Quadratus Femoris
What are the origins of Gluteus Maximus?
- Ilium
- Sacrum
- Sacrotuberous Ligament
What are the insertions of Gluteus Maximus?
- Iliotibial Tract
2. Gluteal Tuberosity
What is the nerve supply to Gluteus Maximus?
Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5-S2)
What are the actions of Gluteus Maximus?
- Extension of hip
2. Lateral Rotation of hip
What are the origins of Gluteus Medius?
Gluteal surface of Ilium
What are the insertions of Gluteus Medius?
Greater Trochanter on Femur
What is the nerve supply to Gluteus Medius?
Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)
What are the actions of Gluteus Medius?
Abduction of the entire lower limb
What are the origins of Gluteus Minimus?
Gluteal Surface of Ilium
What are the insertions of Gluteus Minimus?
Greater Trochanter on Femur
What is the nerve supply to Gluteus Minimus?
Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)
What are the actions of Gluteus Minimus?
Abduction of entire lower limb
What are the origins of Piriformis?
Anterior surface of sacrum
What are the insertions of Piriformis?
Travels through the Greater Sciatic Foramen to insert into the Greater Trochanter on the Femur
What is the nerve supply to Piriformis?
Nerve to Piriformis
What are the actions of Piriformis?
Lateral Rotation and Abduction of Hip joint