Muscles Of The Hip and Thigh

Question 1

What are the main muscles of the superficial gluteal region

Answer 1

gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia lata

Question 2

what is the action of muscles in the superficial gluteal region

Answer 2

abduct and extend the femur

Question 3

where does the gluteus maximus originate from

Answer 3

gluteal surface of the ilium

Question 4

where does the gluteus maximus attach

Answer 4

gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Question 5

what is the action of gluteus maximus

Answer 5

extends the thigh

laterally rotates the thigh

Question 6

what is the innervation of the gluteus maximus muscle

Answer 6

inferior gluteal nerve

Question 7

where do gluteus medius and minimus originate from

Answer 7

gluteal surface of the ilium

Question 8

where do gluteus medius and minimus attach

Answer 8

greater trochanter

Question 9

what is the action of gluteus medius and minimus

Answer 9

abducts and medially rotates

secured the pelvis while walking, preventing pelvic drop of opposite limb

Question 10

what innervated gluteus medius and minimus

Answer 10

superior gluteal nerve