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Gluteals Flashcards

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Gluteus Maximus

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Origin -
Ilium

Insertion -
Gluteal tuberosity of the Femur

Actions -
Extension, abduction and external rotation of the hip

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Gluteus Medius

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Origin -
Lateral posterior ilium

Insertion -
Posterior and lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

Actions -
Anterior fibres - abduction and internal rotation of the hip
Posterior fibres - extension and external rotation of the hip

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Gluteal Minimus

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Origin -
Lateral Ilium

Insertion -
Anterior surface of greater trochanter of femur

Actions -
Abduction and rotation of the hip
Medical rotation of the hip

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