Origins, Insertions, Nerve & Blood Supply, Action Flashcards
Gluteus maximus ORIGIN
Ilium, coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus maximus INSERTION
Iliotibial tract, great tuberosity of femur
Gluteus maximus ACTION
Extension, lateral (external) rotation & adduction of thigh at hip joint
Gluteus maximus NERVE
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2)
Gluteus maximus BLOOD SUPPLY
Superior and inferior gluteal arteries
Gluteus medius ORIGIN
Ilium between posterior and inferior gluteal lines
Gluteus medius INSERTION
Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus medius ACTION
Medial (internal) rotation and abduction of thigh at hip joint
Gluteus medius NERVE
Superior gluteal nerve (L5-S1)
Gluteus medius BLOOD SUPPLY
Deep branch of superior gluteal artery
Gluteus minimus ORIGIN
Ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
Gluteus minimus INSERTION
Anterolateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus minimus ACTION
Medial (internal) rotation and abduction of thigh at hip joint
Gluteus minimus NERVE
Superior gluteal nerve (L5-S1)
Gluteus minimus BLOOD SUPPLY
Deep brand of superior gluteal artery
