Hip & Pelvis Muscle Attachments Flashcards
Gluteus maximus
Origin: Posterior ilium, sacrumInsertion: Iliotibial band and gluteal tuberosity
Gluteus medius
Origin: Gluteal lines on posterior iliumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Gluteus minimus
Origin: Gluteal lines on posterior iliumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Piriformis
Origin: Sacrum, obturator membrane, ischiumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Gemelli superior
Origin: Sacrum, obturator membrane, ischiumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Obturator internus
Origin: Sacrum, obturator membrane, ischiumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Gemelli inferior
Origin: Sacrum, obturator membrane, ischiumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Obturator externus
Origin: Sacrum, obturator membrane, ischiumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Quadratus femoris
Origin: Sacrum, obturator membrane, ischiumInsertion: Greater trochanter
Biceps femoris
Origin: LH - Ischial tuberosity, SH - Linea asperaInsertion: Fibular head
Semitendinosus
Origin: Ischial tuberosityInsertion: Anterior medial tibial condyle
Semimembranosus
Origin: Ischial tuberosityInsertion: Medial tibial condyle
Tensor fascia latae
Origin: Lateral to ASISInsertion: Iliotibial band
Iliotibial band
Origin: Gluteus maximus & tensor fascia lataInsertion: Gerdy’s tubercle
Adductor magnus
Origin: Inferior pubis and ischiumInsertion: Adductor tubercle & linea aspera