Medial Rotators of the Hip

Question 1

Tensor Fascia Lata

Answer 1

O: anterior 1/3 of the outer lip of the iliac crest of the innominate bone
I: between the 2 layers of the iliotibial tract
N: superior gluteal nerve L4, L5
A: Abduction, flexion and medial rotation of the hip

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

O: gluteal surface of the ilium in front of the anterior and above the inferior gluteal lines of the innominate bone
I: superolateral side of the greater trochanter of the femur
N: superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
A: abduction and medial rotation of the hip

Question 3

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 3

O: gluteal surface of the ilium, in front of the anterior and above the inferior gluteal lines of the innominate bone
I: anterosuperior aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur
N: superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
A: Abduction and medial rotation of the hip