Muscles of Gluteal Region and posterior thigh muscles

Question 0

distal attachment of the gluteus maximus

Answer 0

lateral condyle via iliotibial tract

gluteal tuberosity of femur

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus Proximal Attachment

Answer 1

Illium posterior to posterior gluteal line; dorsal surface of sacrum and coocyx; and sacrotuberous ligament

Question 2

innervation of gluteus maximus

Answer 2

inferior gluteal nerves (L5, S1,S2)

Question 3

action of gluteus maximus

Answer 3

extends hip joint between flexed and standing posistions
lateral rotation
steadies thigh
rise from sitting position

Question 4

gluteus medius proximal attatchment

Answer 4

exterior ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines

Question 5

gluteus medius distal attachment

Answer 5

lateral surface of greater trochanter

Question 6

gluteus medius innervation

Answer 6

superior gluteal nerves (L4, L5, S1)

Question 7

gluteus medius action

Answer 7

abduct
medial rotation
keep pelvis in place when opposite limb elevated

Question 8

gluteus minimis proximal attachment

Answer 8

external surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Question 9

gluteus minimis distal attachment

Answer 9

anterior surface of greater trochanter

Question 10

innervation of gluteus minimis

Answer 10

superior gluteal nerves (L4, L5, S1)

Question 11

gluteus minimis action

Answer 11

abducts
medially rotates
keep pelvis in place when opposite leg elevated

Question 12

tensor fascia latae proximal attachment

Answer 12

asis

anterior part of iliac crest

Question 13

tensor fascia latae distal attachment

Answer 13

iliotibial tract to lateral condyle of tibia

Question 14

lateral epicondyle aka

Answer 14

gerdy tubercle

Question 15

innervation of tensor fascia latae

Answer 15

superior gluteal nerve (L4,L5,S1)

Question 16

piriformis passes through what

Answer 16

greater sciatic foramen

Question 17

piriformis proximal attachment

Answer 17

anterior surface of sacrum 2-4
superior margin of greater sciatic notch
sacrotuberous ligament

Question 18

piriformis distal attachment

Answer 18

superior border of greater trochanter

Question 19

innervation of piriformis

Answer 19

branches of anterior rami of S1 and S2

Question 20

action of tensor fascia latae

Answer 20

flexes hip

stabilizes extended knee

Question 21

action of piriformis

Answer 21

laterally rotates extended hip joint
abduct flexed hip joint
steady femoral head in acetabulum

Question 22

obturator internus passes through what

Answer 22

lesser sciatic foramen

Question 23

obturator internus proximal attachment

Answer 23

pelvic surface of ilium and ischium

obturator membrane

Question 24

obturator internus distal attachment

Answer 24

medial surface of greater trochanter

Question 25

innervation of obturator internus

Answer 25

nerve to obturator internis (L5, S1)

Question 26

action of obturator inturnus

Answer 26

laterally rotates extended hip joint
abduct flexed hip joint
steady femoral head in acetabulum

Question 27

gemelli superior and inferior proximal attachments

Answer 27

superior- ischial spine

inferior- ischial tuberosity

Question 28

gemeli superior and inferior distal attachment

Answer 28

medial surface of greater trochanter

Question 29

innervation of gemelli superior and inferior

Answer 29

superior - nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)

inferior - nerve to quadratus femoris ( L5,S1)

Question 30

action of gemelli superior and inferior

Answer 30

laterally rotates extended hip joint
abduct flexed hip joint
steady femoral head in acetabulum

Question 31

quadratus femoris proximal attachment

Answer 31

lateral border of ischial tuberosity

Question 32

quadratus femoris distal attachment

Answer 32

quadrate tubercle and intertrochantric crest and area inferior to it

Question 33

innervation of quadratus femoris

Answer 33

nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)

Question 34

action of quadratus femoris

Answer 34

laterally rotates

holds femoral head in

Question 35

Semitendinosus proximal attachment

Answer 35

ischial tuberosity

Question 36

semitendinosus distal attachment

Answer 36

medial surface of superior part of tibia

Question 37

inervation of semitendinosus

Answer 37

tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 38

Semitendinosus action

Answer 38

Extend hip joint flex knee joint and rotate the leg medially when knee is flexed
when hip and knee are flexed, can extend trunk

Question 39

semimembranosus proximal attachment

Answer 39

ischial tuberosity

Question 40

Semimembranosus distal attachment

Answer 40

Posterior part of medial condyle of tibia reflected attachment forms oblique popliteal ligament

Question 41

Innervation of semimembranosus

Answer 41

Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5,S1,S2)

Question 42

Action of semimembranosus

Answer 42

Extends hip joint flex knee joint and rotate the leg medially when knee is flexed
when hip and knee are flexed can extend trunk

Question 43

Biceps femoris long and short heads proximal attachment

Answer 43

Long head; ischial tuberosity

Short head; linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line of femur

Question 44

Distal attachment of biceps femoris long and short heads

Answer 44

Lateral side of head of fibula fibers are split at this site by fibular collateral ligament of knee

Question 45

Innervation of biceps femoris long and short heads

Answer 45

long head: Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1,S2)

Short head: common fibular division of sciatic nerve L5 S1 S2

Question 46

The action of biceps femoris long head and short head

Answer 46

Flexes knee joint and rotates it laterally When knee is flexed extends hip joint

Question 47

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Answer 47

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