Hip Abductors

Question 1

Tensor Fascia Latae

Answer 1

Origin: Ant. surface of iliac crest
Insertion: Lat. surface of tibia via IT band
Action: Flexion and abduction of hip. With hip in flexion, also med. rotation of hip

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

Origin: Lat. and post. surface of ilium
Insertion: Post. and lat. surface of upper femur
Action: Abduction and med. rotation of hip

Question 3

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 3

Origin: Lat. surface of ilium
Insertion: Ant. surface of upper femur
Action: Abduction and med. rotation of hip

Question 4

Piriformis

Answer 4

Origin: Ant. surface of sacrum
Insertion: Sup. surface of upper femur
Action: Abduction and lat. rotation of hip