Gluteals

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 1

Action (4)

• extend hip
• laterally rotate hip
• abduct hip
• adduct hip

Origin

• coccyx
• edge of sacrum
• posterior iliac crest
• 2 ligaments

Insertion

• iliotibial tract
• gluteal tuberosity

Nerve
-interior gluteal L5,S1,2

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

Action (5)

• extend hip
• flex hip
• laterally rotate hip
• medially rotate hip
• abduct hip

Origin
-gluteal surface of ilium

Insertion
-lateral aspect of greater trochanter

Nerve
-superior gluteal L4,5,S1

Question 3

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 3

Action (3)

• flex hip
• medially rotate hip
• abduct hip

Origin
-gluteal surface of ilium

Insertion
-anterior aspect of greater trochanter

Nerve
-superior gluteal L4,5,S1