gluteal region: superficial layer

Question 1

gluteus maximus: pa

Answer 1

posterior gluteal line of ilium

dorsal sacrum and coccyx

sacrotuberous ligament

Question 2

gluteus maximus: da

Answer 2

most fibers end in IT band, which attaches to Gerdy’s tubercle of tibia

some fibers insert on gluteal tuberosity

Question 3

gluteus maximus: nerve

Answer 3

inferior gluteal nerve L5, S1, S2

Question 4

gluteus maximus: ma

Answer 4

hip extension (especially from flexed position)

assists in hip external rotation

fixes hip joint

assists in rising from sitting position

Question 5

gluteus medius: pa

Answer 5

ilium, between anterior and posterior gluteal lines

Question 6

gluteus medius: da

Answer 6

greater trochanter

Question 7

gluteus medius: nerve

Answer 7

superior gluteal nerve L5, S1

Question 8

gluteus medius: ma

Answer 8

hip abduction

hip internal rotation (anterior fibers)

hip external rotation (posterior fibers)

keeps contralateral pelvis level during single limb stance

Question 9

gluteus minimus: pa

Answer 9

ilium, between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Question 10

gluteus minimus: da

Answer 10

greater trochanter

Question 11

gluteus minimus: nerve

Answer 11

superior gluteal nerve L5, S1

Question 12

gluteus minimus: ma

Answer 12

hip abduction

hip internal rotation (anterior fibers)

keeps contralateral pelvis level during single limb stance

Question 13

tensor fascia latae: pa

Answer 13

anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

anterior iliac crest

Question 14

tensor fascia latae: da

Answer 14

IT band, which attaches to Gerdy’s tubercle of tibia

Question 15

tensor fascia latae: nerve

Answer 15

superior gluteal nerve L5, S1

Question 16

tensor fascia latae: ma

Answer 16

hip abduction
hip internal rotation
keeps contralateral pelvis level during single limb stance