Muscles Of Gluteal Region Flashcards

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What are the muscles of the gluteal region?

A

Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus, Tensor fascia lata

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Action of gluteus maximus

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Main extensor of thigh, assists lateral rotation.

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Origin of gluteus maximus

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Gluteal surface of ilium, sacrum and coccyx

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Insertion of gluteus maximus

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Iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of femur

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Action of gluteus medius

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Abduction and medial rotation of lower limb

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Origin of gluteus medius

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Gluteal surface of ilium

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Insertion of gluteus medius

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Lateral surface of greater trochanter

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Action of gluteus minimus

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Abduction and medial rotation of lower limb

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9
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Origin of gluteus minimus

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Ilium

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10
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Insertion of gluteus minimus

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Anterior side of greater trochanter

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Action of tensor fascia lata

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Assists gluteus medius and minimus in abduction and medial rotation

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12
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Origin of tensor fascia lata

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ASIS

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13
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Insertion of tensor fascia lata

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Iliotibial tract

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14
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How are muscles of gluteal region innervated?

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Maximus: inferior gluteal nerve
Minimus, Medius, TFL: superior gluteal nerve

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