LE O&I Hip & Thigh Flashcards
Gluteus maximus origin
- External surface of ilium behind the posterior gluteal line
- dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx
- sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus maximus insertion
- IT band
2. gluteal tuberosity of femur
Gluteus maximus action
- extends the hip
- laterally rotates the hip
- upper fibers aid slightly to abduct the hip
Gluteus maximus innervation
inferior gluteal nerve
L5, S1-2
Gluteus medius origin
outer aspect of ilium (between iliac crest and anterior and posterior gluteal lines)
Gluteus medius insertion
superior aspect of greater trochanter
Gluteus medius action
- abducts and medially rotates hip
2. stabilizes pelvis and prevents free limb from sagging during gait
Gluteus medius innervation
superior gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Gluteus minimus origin
outer aspect of ilium (between anterior and inferior gluteal lines)
Gluteus minimus insertion
Anterior aspect of greater trochanter
Gluteus minimus action
- medially rotates hip
2. abducts the hip
Gluteus minimus innervation
superior gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Tensor fascia lata (TFL) origin
Anterolateral aspect of superior iliac crest
Tensor fascia lata (TFL) insertion
Onto IT band which then the IT tract attaches down at “Gerdy’s tubercle” on the tibia
Tensor fascia lata (TFL) action
- abducts with hip in flexed position
- hip flexion
- slightly helps with hip medial rotation
Tensor fascia lata (TFL) innervation
superior gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Piriformis origin
Anterior surface of sacrum
Piriformis insertion
Superior surface of greater trochanter (through greater sciatic foramen)
Piriformis action
- External rotation
2. Abduction
Piriformis innervation
Nerve to piriformis S1,2
Superior gemellus origin
Ischial spine
Superior gemellus insertion
Medial aspect superior border of greater trochanter via tendon of obturator internus
Superior gemellus action
Laterally rotates hip
Superior gemellus innervation
Nerve to obturator internus L5, S1-2
Obturator internus origin
Internal surface of obturator foramen and its boney boundaries
Obturator internus insertion
Medial aspect of greater trochanter (through lesser sciatic foramen)
Obturator internus action
Laterally rotates hip
Obturator internus innervation
Nerve to obturator internus L5, S1-2
Inferior gemellus origin
Ischial tuberosity
Inferior gemellus insertion
Medial aspect of superior border of greater trochanter via tendon of obturator internus
Inferior gemellus action
Laterally rotates hip
Inferior gemellus innervation
Nerve to quadratus femoris L5, S1
Obturator externus origin
- Pubis and ischium near obturator foramen
2. External surface of obturator membrane