Muscles of the Rump Flashcards
0
Q
superficial gluteal
A
O: sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament (not in feline)
I: third trochanter of femur
A: abduct limb; extend coxal joint
1
Q
Tensor fasciae latae
A
O: tuber coxae
I: fascia latae
A: flex coxal joint; aid extension of genual joint by tensing fascia lata
2
Q
middle gluteal
A
O: gluteal surface of ilium
I: greater trochanter of femur
A: rotate limb medially; extend coxal joint
3
Q
piriformis
A
O: sacrum and first caudal vertebra
I: greater trochanter of femur
A: extend coxal joint
4
Q
deep gluteal
A
O: body of ilium and ischiatic spine
I: greater trochanter
A: extend coxal joint
