Lab 7 Gluteal Region

Question 1

Name the 4 Superficial Gluteal Region Muscles

Answer 1

1. Gluteus Maximus
2. Gluteus Minimus
3. Gluteus Medius
4. Tensor Fascia Lata

Question 2

Name the 5 Deep Gluteal Region Muscles, Include the sandwich

Answer 2

1. Piriformis
2. Quadratus Femoris
3. Superior Gemellus
4. Obturator Internus
5. Inferious Gemellus

“Obturator Sandwich with Gemellus Buns”

Question 3

All of the deep gluteal muscles are innervated by the _____ ____ (L5-S2)

Answer 3

Ventral Rami

Question 4

The Gluteus Maximus is innervated by _______ ___ nerve (L5-S2)

Answer 4

Inferior Gluteal
“use the lower for the MAXimus” (Counterbalance)

Question 5

The Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, and Tensor Fascia Latae are all innervated by the _____ ____ nerve (L4-S1)

Answer 5

Superior Gluteal

Question 6

The Gluteus maximus and Tensor Fascia Latae have opposing functions regarding the thigh. What are they?

Answer 6

• Glut Max Extends
• Tensor Fascia Flexes

Question 7

To ABDUCT and MEDIALLY rotate the thigh, which two gluteal muscles would you use?

Answer 7

1. Gluteus Medius
2. Gluteus Minimus

Question 8

All of the deep gluteal region muscles have which function?

Answer 8

Laterally Rotate the thigh

Question 9

The Pudendal (Medial) and Sciatic nerve (Lateral) passes below the ______ muscle, which is a key landmark muscle that divides the greater sciatic foramen?

Answer 9

Piriformis

Question 10

Name the 4 Posterior Thigh Muscles

Answer 10

1. Semitendinosus
2. Semimembranous
3. Biceps Femoris Long
4. Biceps Femoris Short
5. Adductor Magnus

“The M in semi-membranous for medial”

“The L in Long-head for lateral”

Question 11

For the arterial supply of the lower limb, hat are the three main branches that come off of the Profunda Femoral Artery?

Answer 11

1. Medial Femoral Circumflex
2. Lateral Femoral Circumflex
3. Perforating Artery

Question 12

The Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and the Long Head of the Biceps Femoris are all innervated by the _______ division of the sciatic nerve (L5-S2)

Answer 12

Tibial

Question 13

Name the 3 Superficial Muscles of the Posterior Lower Leg (below the knee)

Answer 13

1. Gastrocnemius
2. Soleus
3. Plantaris

Question 14

Name the 3 Deep layer muscles of the Posterior lower leg (below the knee)

Answer 14

1. Flexor Hallucis Longus
2. Tibialis Posterior
3. Flexor Digitorum Longus

Question 15

The Entire Posterior Lower Leg (below the knee) is innervated by the ____ nerve with what rami level segmenation?

Answer 15

Tibial (L4-S3)

Question 16

The Popliteal artery divides into which two branches?

Answer 16

Posterior and Anterior Tibial arteries

Question 17

The Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris all help _____ (action) the foot

Answer 17

Plantar-flex

Question 18

Within The lower leg (below the knee), The posterior Tibial Artery follows which nerve down to the foot?

Answer 18

Tibial Nerve