ʟower ʟimb Practical 1 Gluteal Region and Hip Joint Flashcards
ɢluteus Maximus - Origin
Fascia covering gluteus medius
External surface of ilium behind posterior gluteal line
Dorsal surface of lower sacrum
ʟower lateral coccyx
ɢluteus Maximus - ɪnsertion
Posterior aspect of iliotibial tract of Fasciae ʟata
ɢluteal Tuberosity of femur
ɢluteus Maximus - ɪnnervation
ɪnferior ɢluteal ɴerve (ʟ5-S2)
ɢluteus Maximus - Action
Extensor of hip
ʟateral rotator of hip
Abducts hip
ɢluteus Medius - Origin
External surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
ɢluteus Medius - ɪnsertion
Elongate facet on lateral surface of greater trochanter
ɢluteus Medius - ɪnnervation
Superior ɢluteal ɴerve (ʟ4-S1)
ɢluteus Medius - Action
Abducts femur
Prevents pelvic drop on opposite side of walking
Medially rotates thigh
ɢluteus Minimus - Origin
External Surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
ɢluteus Minimus - ɪnsertion
Linear facet on anterolateral surface of greater trochanter
ɢluteus Minimus - Innervation
Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)
ɢluteus Minimus - Action
Ȃbducts Femur
Medially Rotates femur
Prevents pelvic drop on opposite side of walking
Piriformis - Origin
Anterior surface of sacrum
Piriformis - Insertion
Medial side of superior border of greater trochanter
Piriformis - Innervation
Nerve to Piriformis (S1-s2)