Gluts

Question 1

Innervation and action of Gluteus maximus

Answer 1

Inferior
gluteal nerve

Extension and
lateral rotation
of the thigh

Question 2

Innervation and action of Tensor fasciae lata

Answer 2

Superior
gluteal nerve

Stabilization of
the knee

Question 3

Innervation and action of

Inferior gemellus

Answer 3

Nerve to
quadratus
femoris

Abduction and
lateral rotation
of the thigh

Question 4

Innervation and action of Quadratus femoris

Answer 4

Nerve to
quadratus
femoris

Lateral rotation
of the thigh

Question 5

Innervation and action of Gluteus medius + minimus

Answer 5

Superior
gluteal nerve

Abduction and
medial rotation
of the thigh
prevents pelvic
drop when leg
is raised

Question 6

Innervation and action of Piriformis

Answer 6

Branches
from S1 and
S2

Lateral rotation
and abduction
of the thigh

Question 7

Innervation and action of Superior gemellus

Answer 7

Nerve to
obturator
internus

Abduction and
lateral rotation
of the thigh

Question 8

Innervation and action of Obturator internus

Answer 8

Nerve to
obturator
internus

Abduction and
lateral rotation
of the thigh