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Muscles of Gluteal region Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 6 deep muslces of the gluteal region (P-GO-GO-Q), superior to inferior?

A 
P: piriformis
G: Gemullus superior 
O: Obturator internus 
G: Gemullus inferior 
O: Obturator externus
Q: Quadratus femoris
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2
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What is the common function of the deep gluteal muslces?

A

Lateral rotation

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3
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What is the common insertion point of the deep gluteal muscles (not including the Quadratus inferior)?

A

Greater trochanter of Femur

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4
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What is the nerve supply to the piriformis?

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Nerve to piriformis

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5
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What is the nerve supply to the Gemullus superior?

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Nerve to obturator internus

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6
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What is the nerve supply to the obturator internus?

A

Nerve to obturator internus

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7
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What is the nerve supply to the Gemullus inferior?

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Nerve to Quadratus femoris

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8
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What is the nerve supply to the obturator externa?

A

Obturator nerve

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9
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What is the nerve supply to the Quadratus femoris?

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Nerve to Quadratus femoris

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10
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What is the insertion point of the Quadratus femoris?

A

Quadrate tubercle on the femur

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11
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What is the insertion point of the tensor fascia latae?

A

Iliiotibial band

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12
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What is the function of the tensor fascia latae?

A

Stabilizes knee and hip

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13
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What is the nerve supply to the tensor fascia latae?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

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14
Q

What are the three glut muslce called?

A

Maximus, Medius and Minimus

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15
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What is the function of the Gluteus Maximus?

A

Extension

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16
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What is the insertion of the Gluteus Maximus?

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Primarily in fascia lata at the Iliiotibial band

17
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What is the nerve supply to the Gluteus Maximus?

A

Inferior gluteal nerve

18
Q

Where do the Gluteus Medius and Minimus insert?

A

Greater trochanter

19
Q

What is the nerve supply of the Gluteus Medius and Minimus insert

A

Superior gluteal nerve

20
Q

What is the action of the Gluteus Medius and Minimus insert

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