Pelvis/Hip - Muscles

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 1

• Largest muscle in the bottom
• Originates from posterior sacrum, sacrotuberous ligament, iliac crest
• Inserts onto iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of femur
• Hip extension/hip external rotation/hip abduction/stabalising pelvis

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

• Side of the hip
• Originates from outer surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
• Inserts into greater trochanter of femur
• Hip abduction/Stabalisation/Internal and external rotation of the hip

Question 3

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 3

• Located deep in the hip region
• Underneath gluteus medius
• Originates from outer surface of ilium
• Inserts onto greater trochanter of femur
• Hip abduction/Internal and External hip rotation

Question 4

Tensor Fascia Lata

Answer 4

• Side of the hip
• Originates from iliac crest
• Inserts into iliotibial band
• Hip flexion/Abduction/Internal rotation

Question 5

Erector Spinae

Answer 5

• Located vertically along the back on either side of the spine from base of skull to pelvis
• Originates from sacrum, iliac crest
• Inserts into spinous process
• Extension/Flexion/Rotation

Question 6

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 6

• Located on front of abdomen vertically from pubic bone to ribcage
• Originates from pubic crest and pubic symphysis
• Inserts onto xiphoid process of sternum and costal cartilages of 5th, 6th, 7th rib
• Flexion and stabilising trunk