Muscles of the Gluteal + Hip Region Flashcards
1
Q
fascia lata
A
deep fascia that invests the thigh
2
Q
iliotibial tract
A
thickened lateral portion of the fascia lata
3
Q
gluteus maximus
A
extend and laterally rotate hip (thigh)
inferior gluteal nerve
4
Q
gluteus medius
A
abduct hip (thigh)
superior gluteal nerve
5
Q
gluteus minimus
A
abduct hip (thigh)
superior gluteal nerve
6
Q
tensor fascia latae
A
flex + abduct hip (thigh)
superior gluteal nerve
7
Q
piriformis
A
laterally rotate hip (thigh)
8
Q
psoas major
A
flex the hip (thigh) + trunk
lumbar spinal nerve
9
Q
iliacus
A
flex the hip (thigh) + trunk
femoral nerve
