Posterior Hip and Thigh Muscles Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus
Origin
- Ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line
- dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx
- sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus Maximus
Insertion
-Iliotibial tract (which inserts into lateral condyle
of tibia)
-gluteal tuberosity
Gluteus Maximus
Innervation
-Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Gluteus Maximus
Action
- Extends hip joint (especially from flexed position)
- Laterally rotates hip joint
Gluteus Medius
Origin
-External surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
Gluteus Medius
Insertion
-Greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Medius
Innervation
-Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
Gluteus Medius
Action
- Abducts and medially rotates hip joint
- Keeps pelvis level when ipsilateral limb is weightbearing and advancing opposite (unsupported) limb during swing phase of gait
Gluteus Minimus
Origin
-External surface of ilium between anterior and
inferior gluteal lines
Gluteus Minimus
Insertion
-Greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Minimus
Innervation
-Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
Gluteus Minimus
Action
- Abducts and medially rotates hip joint
- Keeps pelvis level when ipsilateral limb is weightbearing and advancing opposite (unsupported) limb during swing phase of gait
Piriformis
Origin
- Anterior surface of sacrum
- sacrotuberous ligament
Piriformis
Insertion
-Superior border of greater trochanter of femur
Piriformis
Innervation
-Branches of anterior rami of S1, S2
Piriformis
Action
- Laterally rotates extended hip and abducts flexed hip
- Steadies femoral head in acetabulum
Obturator Internus
Origin
-Posterior surface of obturator membrane and
surrounding bones