Pelvis/LE - Gluteal Muscles

Question 1

Gluteus maximus - O

Answer 1

ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line, and dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx

Question 2

Gluteus maximus - I

Answer 2

most fibers end in iliotibial tract

Question 3

Gluteus maximus - N

Answer 3

inferior gluteal nerve

Question 4

Gluteus maximus - A

Answer 4

hip extension between flexion and standing assists hip lateral rotation hip stabilization

Question 5

Gluteus medius - O

Answer 5

external surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines

Question 6

Gluteus medius - I

Answer 6

lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

Question 7

Gluteus medius - N

Answer 7

superior gluteal nerve

Question 8

Gluteus medius - A

Answer 8

hip abduction anterior portion: hip internal rotation keeps pelvis level when opposite leg elevated

Question 9

Gluteus minimus - O

Answer 9

external surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Question 10

Gluteus minimus - I

Answer 10

anterior surface of greater trochanter of femur

Question 11

Gluteus minimus - N

Answer 11

superior gluteal nerve

Question 12

Gluteus minimus - A

Answer 12

hip abduction anterior portion: hip medial rotation keeps pelvis level when opposite leg elevated

Question 13

Tensor fasciae latae - O

Answer 13

ASIS and anterior part of iliac crest

Question 14

Tensor fasciae latae - I

Answer 14

iliotibial tract

Question 15

Tensor fasciae latae - N

Answer 15

superior gluteal nerve

Question 16

Tensor fasciae latae - A

Answer 16

hip flexion stabilizes extended knee joint with gluteus maximus

Question 17

Piriformis - O

Answer 17

anterior surface of S2-S4 and superior margin of greater sciatic notch passes through greater sciatic foramen

Question 18

Piriformis - I

Answer 18

superior border of greater trochanter

Question 19

Piriformis - N

Answer 19

branches of anterior rami of S1

Question 20

Piriformis - A

Answer 20

extended hip lateral rotation flexed hip abduction hip stabilization (steadies head of femur in acetabulum)

Question 21

Obturator internus - O

Answer 21

pelvic surface of ilium and ischium, obturator membrane passes through lesser sciatic foramen

Question 22

Obturator internus - I

Answer 22

greater trochanter

Question 23

Obturator internus - N

Answer 23

nerve to obturator internus

Question 24

Obturator internus - A

Answer 24

lateral rotation of extended hip abduction of flexed hip hip stabilization (steadies head of femur in acetabulum)

Question 25

Gemellus superior - O

Answer 25

ischial spine

Question 26

Gemellus inferior - O

Answer 26

ischial tuberosity

Question 27

Gemellus superior - I

Answer 27

greater trochanter

Question 28

Gemellus inferior - I

Answer 28

greater trochanter

Question 29

Gemellus superior - N

Answer 29

nerve to obturator internus

Question 30

Gemellus inferior - N

Answer 30

nerve to quadratus femoris

Question 31

Gemellus superior - A

Answer 31

lateral rotation of extended hip abduction of flexed hip hip stabilization (steadies head of femur in acetabulum)

Question 32

Gemellus inferior - A

Answer 32

lateral rotation of extended hip abduction of flexed hip hip stabilization (steadies head of femur in acetabulum)

Question 33

Quadratus femoris - O

Answer 33

lateral border of ischial tuberosity

Question 34

Quadratus femoris - I

Answer 34

interotrochanteric crest of femur

Question 35

Quadratus femoris - N

Answer 35

nerve to quadratus femoris

Question 36

Quadratus femoris - A

Answer 36

hip lateral rotation hip stabilization

Question 37

Muscles of the Gluteal Region (9)

Answer 37

gluteus maximus gluteus medius gluteus minimus tensor fasciae latae piriformis obturator internus gemellus superior gemellus inferior quadratus femoris

Question 38

Answer 38

gluteus maximus

Question 39

Answer 39

gluteus medius

Question 40

Answer 40

gluteus minimus

Question 41

Answer 41

tensor fasciae latae

Question 42

Answer 42

piriformis