gluteus medius Flashcards
1
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gluteus medius shape
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triangular, lies under glute max
2
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gluteus medius origin
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gluteal surface of ilium and covering fascia
3
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gluteus medius insertion
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superolateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur
4
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gluteus medius direction of fibres
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inferiorly, laterally
5
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gluteus medius action
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abducts and medially rotates the hip
6
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gluteus medius function
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keeps the pelvis level during walking (Trendelenburg)
7
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gluteus medius nerve supply
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superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
