Group 6 Muscles Flashcards
Gluteus Medius origin
External surface of ilium between iliac crest and posterior and anterior gluteal lines
Gluteus Medius insertion
External surface of greater trochanter
Gluteus Medius nerve
Superior gluteal (L4 5 S1)
Gluteus Minimus origin
External surface of ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal lines
Gluteus Minimus insertion
Anterior aspect of greater trochanter
Gluteus Minimus nerve
Superior gluteal (L4 5 S1)
Gluteus Maximus origin
Posterior ¼ of crest of ilium, posterior surface of sacrum and coccyx, external surface of ilium between crest and posterior gluteal line, and sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus Maximus insertion
Gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract
Gluteus Maximus nerve
Inferior gluteal (L5 S1 2)
Gluteus Medius action
Abduction Internal rotation when leg is extended Stabilization of opposite hip
Gluteus Maximus action
Extends hip Adduction External rotation
Gluteus Minimus action
Hip internal rotation
