Hip Abduction Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus medius
A
O: outer surface of the ilium
I: lateral greater trochanter
A: abducts and medically rotates the pelvis
I: superior gluteal nerve L4-L5, S1
2
Q
Gluteus minimus
A
O: outer surface of the ilium
I: anterior surface of the greater trochanter
A: addicts and medically rotates the pelvis
I: superior gluteal nerve L4-L5, S1
3
Q
Piriformis
A
O: internal surface of sacrum and gluteal surface of ilium
I: greater trochanter
A: lateral rotation and abduction of the flexed hip
I: 1st, 2nd sacral nerves
4
Q
Tensor fascia Latae
A
O: ASIS and lateral iliac crest
I: iliotibial band and Gerdy’s tubercle, lateral spect proximal tibia
A: flexes and medically rotates the thigh
I: superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
