HIP Posterior Region Superficial Flashcards
O outer ilium (btwn. anterior & posterior gluteal lines
I greater trochanter (superior & lateral surface)
N superior gluteal nerve (L4 L5 S1)
A abduction of hip
S gluteus minimus & Maximus, TF
Gluteus Medius
O posterior iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament
I iliotibial band ITB & gluteal tuberosity of femur.
N inferior gluteal nerve
A extension & lateral rotation of hip
abduction & adduction of hip, posterior pelvic tilt
S gluteus minimum & minimus, hamstrings
Gluteus Maximus
O outer ilium
I greater trochanter
N superior gluteal nerve
A. abduction of the hip
medial rotation &flexion of hip (anterior fibres)
lateral rotation & extension (posterior fibres)
stabilizes pelvis & prevents free limb from dropping during gait
Gluteus Minimus
O. anterior superior Iliac spine ASIS & anterior aspect of iliac crest
I. Iliotibial band
N. superior gluteal nerve
A. Flexion, abduction &medial rotation of hip joint
anterior pelvic tilt
tenses iliotibial band to support femur on tibia during standing
Tensor Fasciae Latae