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Muscles of the Lower Limb - Gluteal Region COPY Flashcards

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

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Name muscle A

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A - Obturator internus

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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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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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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Superior gluteal nerve

A - Tensor fasciae latae

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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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Name muscle A

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A - Quadratus femoris

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Name ligaments A and B

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A - Sacrotuberous ligament

B - Sacrospinous ligament

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Name muscle A

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A - Piriformis

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Name muscles A and B

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A - Gluteus medius

B - Gluteus minimus

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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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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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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)

A - Inferior gemellus

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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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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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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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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Branches from S1 and S2

A - Piriformis

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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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Name muscle A

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A - Gluteus minimus

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What is the innervation of muscle A?

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Superior gluteal nerve

A - Gluteus medius

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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)

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Name muscles A and B

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A - Piriformis

B - Obturator internus

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Name ligament A

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A - Sacrospinous ligament

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Name ligament A

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A - Sacrotuberous ligament

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What is the innervation of muscle A?
Nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1) A - Superior gemellus
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What is the function of muscle A?
* **Abduction of hip joint** * Medial rotation of thigh * Prevents pelvic drop (Trendelenburg's test) A - Gluteus medius
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?
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?
* **Abduction of hip joint** * Medial rotation of thigh * Prevents pelvic drop (Trendelenburg's test) A - Gluteus minimus
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What is the function of muscles A and B?
* Lateral rotation of extended femur * Abduction at hip joint A - Gemellus superior B - Gemellus inferior
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What is the innervation of muscle A?
Inferior gluteal nerve A - Gluteus maximus
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?
Origin - Ischial spine (external surface) Insertion - Along length of obturator internus tendon, greater trochanter of femur (medial side) A - Gemellus superior
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What is the function of muscle A?
Stabilises the knee in extension A - Tensor fascia latae
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What is the innervation of muscle A?
Superior gluteal nerve A - Gluteus minimus
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Name muscle A
A - Piriformis
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What is the function of muscle A?
* Lateral rotation at hip joint * Abduction at hip joint A - Obturator internus
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What is the function of muscle A?
Lateral rotation at hip joint A - Quadratus femoris
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What is the function of muscle A?
* Lateral rotation at hip joint * Abduction at hip joint A - Piriformis
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Name nerve A
A - Sciatic nerve
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Name foramen A
A - Lesser sciatic formamen
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Name the muscles labelled A
A - Gemelli (superior and inferior)
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Name muscle A
A - Tensor fasciae latae
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What is the innervation of muscle A?
Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1) A - Quadratus femoris
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Name muscle A
A - Gluteus maximus
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?
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
A - Gluteus medius
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Name nerves A, C and C
A - Pudendal nerve B - Nerve to obturator internus C - Sciatic nerve
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What are the origin and insertion sites for muscle A?
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?
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

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