Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of gluteal region

Question 1

Origin of gluteus medius

Answer 1

External iliac surface between anterior and posterior gluteal lines

Question 2

Insertion of gluteus medius

Answer 2

Lateral surface of greater trochanter

Question 3

innervation of gluteus medius

Answer 3

Superior gluteal nerve ( L5,S1)

Question 4

Actions of gluteus medius

Answer 4

*Abducts femur at hip joint
*Internally rotates femur at hip joint
*Stabilises pelvis in coronal plane

Question 5

Origin of gluteus minimus

Answer 5

External iliac surface between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Question 6

Insertion of gluteus minimus

Answer 6

Anterior surface of greater trochanter

Question 7

Innervation of gluteus minimus

Answer 7

Superior gluteal nerve ( L5,S1)

Question 8

Actions of gluteus minimus

Answer 8

*Abducts femur at hip joint
*Internally rotates femur at hip joint
*Stabilises pelvis in coronal plane

Question 9

Weakness of hip abductors

Answer 9

Trendelenburg sign

Question 10

Tendelenburg’s gait

Answer 10

When standing on one leg, hip abductors are unable to counteract gravity
Opposite side of pelvis tilts inferiorly
Patient leans to the same side as weak hip abductors

Question 11

Tensor fasciae Latae origin

Answer 11

ASIS + Anterior iliac crest