Muscles of Gluteal region

Question 1

What 2 groups can the muscles of the gluteal region be broadly divided into?

Answer 1

• Superficial abductors and extenders
• Deep lateral rotators

Question 2

Which 2 arteries supply the muscles of the gluteal region?

Which artery do they orginate from?

Answer 2

1. Superior gluteal artery
2. Inferior gluteal artery

Originate from: Internal Iliac Artery

Question 3

Name the following muscle.

State its:

• Innervation
• Actions

Answer 3

Gluteus Maximus

Innervation: Inferior Gluteal nerve

Actions:

Main extensor of thigh

Assists with lateral rotation

Question 4

Name the following muscle.

State its:

Innervation

Actions

Answer 4

Gluteus medius

Question 5

Name the following muscle.

State its:

Innervation

Actions

Answer 5

Gluteus Minimus

Question 6

Name the following muscle.

State its:

Innervation

Actions

Answer 6

Tensor fascia lata

Question 7

Name the following muscle.

State its:

Innervation

Actions

Answer 7

Piriformis