Muscles of the Lower Limb - Gluteal Region Flashcards

Identify muscles/Learn innervations of muscles/Learn origins and insertions of muscles/Learn functions of muscles (more key info in bold)

1
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Name muscle A

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A - Obturator internus

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2
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Name nerves A to D

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A - Nerve to quadratus femoris muscle

B - Superior gluteal nerve

C - Inferior gluteal nerve

D - Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh

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3
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - External surface of ilium (between inferior and anterior gluteal lines)

Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur (linear facet on anterolateral aspect)

A - Gluteus minimus

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4
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Superior gluteal nerve

A - Tensor fasciae latae

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5
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Wall of true pelvis (anterolateral), deep surface of obturator membrane and surrounding bone

Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur (medial side)

A - Obturator internus

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6
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Name muscle A

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A - Quadratus femoris

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7
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Name ligaments A and B

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A - Sacrotuberous ligament

B - Sacrospinous ligament

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8
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Name muscle A

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A - Piriformis

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9
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Name muscles A and B

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A - Gluteus medius

B - Gluteus minimus

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10
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Name muscle A and structure B

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A - Tensor fasciae latae

B - Iliotibial tract

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11
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Name muscle A

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A - Gluteus medius

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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - External surface of ilium (between anterior and posterior gluteal lines)

Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur (elongate facet on lateral surface)

A - Gluteus medius

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13
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)

A - Inferior gemellus

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14
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Sacrum (anterior surface between anterior sacral foramina)

Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur (medial side of superior border)

A - Piriformis

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15
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Name muscles A to E

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A - Piriformis

B - Superior gemellus

C - Inferior gemellus

D - Quadratus femoris

E - Obturator internus

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16
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What is the function of muscle A?

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  • Extension of hip
  • Lateral rotation of thigh
  • Abduction thigh

A - Gluteus maximus

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17
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Branches from S1 and S2

A - Piriformis

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18
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)

A - Obturator internus

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19
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Name muscle A

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A - Gluteus minimus

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20
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Superior gluteal nerve

A - Gluteus medius

21
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Name muscle A, and its distal attachments B and C

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A - Gluteus maximus

B - Attachment at iliotibial ract

C - Attachment (of deep fibres) at gluteal tuberosity (of femur)

22
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Name muscles A and B

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A - Piriformis

B - Obturator internus

23
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Name ligament A

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A - Sacrospinous ligament

24
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Name ligament A

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A - Sacrotuberous ligament

25
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)

A - Superior gemellus

26
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What is the function of muscle A?

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  • Abduction of hip joint
  • Medial rotation of thigh
  • Prevents pelvic drop (Trendelenburg’s test)

A - Gluteus medius

27
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Ischial tuberosity (upper region)

Insertion - Along length of obturator internus tendon, greater trochanter of femur (medial side)

A - Gemellus inferior

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What is the function of muscle A?

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  • Abduction of hip joint
  • Medial rotation of thigh
  • Prevents pelvic drop (Trendelenburg’s test)

A - Gluteus minimus

29
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What is the function of muscles A and B?

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  • Lateral rotation of extended femur
  • Abduction at hip joint

A - Gemellus superior

B - Gemellus inferior

30
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

A

Inferior gluteal nerve

A - Gluteus maximus

31
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Ischial spine (external surface)

Insertion - Along length of obturator internus tendon, greater trochanter of femur (medial side)

A - Gemellus superior

32
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What is the function of muscle A?

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Stabilises the knee in extension

A - Tensor fascia latae

33
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

A - Gluteus minimus

34
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Name muscle A

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A - Piriformis

35
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What is the function of muscle A?

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  • Lateral rotation at hip joint
  • Abduction at hip joint

A - Obturator internus

36
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What is the function of muscle A?

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Lateral rotation at hip joint

A - Quadratus femoris

37
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What is the function of muscle A?

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  • Lateral rotation at hip joint
  • Abduction at hip joint

A - Piriformis

38
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Name nerve A

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A - Sciatic nerve

39
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Name foramen A

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A - Lesser sciatic formamen

40
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Name the muscles labelled A

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A - Gemelli (superior and inferior)

41
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Name muscle A

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A - Tensor fasciae latae

42
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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)

A - Quadratus femoris

43
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Name muscle A

A

A - Gluteus maximus

44
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Lateral aspect of crest of ilium (between ASIS and tubercle of iliac crest)

Insertion - Iliotibial tract (of fascia lata)

A - Tensor fasciae latae

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Name muscle A

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A - Gluteus medius

46
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Name nerves A, C and C

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A - Pudendal nerve

B - Nerve to obturator internus

C - Sciatic nerve

47
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Lateral aspect of ischium (anterior to ischial tuberosity)

Insertion - Quadrate tubercle (on intertrochanteric crest) of proximal femur

A - Quadratus femoris

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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?

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Origin - Fascia covering gluteus medius, external surface of ilium, fascia of erector spinae, lower sacrum (dorsal surface), coccyx (lateral margin), sacrotuberous ligament

Insertion - Iliotibial tract (posterior aspect), gluteal tuberosity of proximal femur

A - Gluteus maximus