MMB [040] Gluteal Region Flashcards
Boundaries of the gluteal region ?
Action of gluteus maximus ?
Nerve supply of Gluteus medius & minimus ?
superior gluteal nerve
Action of gluteus medius and minimus ?
importance of gluteus medius and minimus during walking and running ?
What’s Trendelenburg’s sign ?
Root value of the Inferior gluteal nerve ?
L5, S1,S2
The thickest nerve in the body ?
Sciatic nerve
Motor affection OF SCIATIC NERVE INJURY ?
Sensory affection OF SCIATIC NERVE INJURY ?
• Sensation is lost below the knee, except:
- medial side of the leg
- medial border of the foot as far as the ball of the big toe.
A 54 year old male presents with difficulty in walking. When asked to stand on his left foot , his right hip tilts significantly downward .
Which of the following nerves is the most likely injured?
A. Left superior gluteal
B. Left inferior gluteal
C. Right superior gluteal
D. Right inferior gluteal
E. Sciatic
A. Left superior gluteal