Posterior hip muscles Flashcards
What muscle is found embedded within the iliotibial band?
Tensor fascia lata
The superficial elevation below and lateral to the iliac crest is formed by what muscle?
Tensor fascia lata
What muscle is associated with the Trochanteric bursae?
Gluteus maximus
What muscle is associated with the Ischial bursae?
Gluteus maximus
A patient having difficulty standing from a sitting position most likely sufferes from a weak ___?
Gluteus maximus
The trendelenburg test checks what muscle(s)? In this test which side would drop?
Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
Same side as raised foot
A spine that has a C curve to the left (opening to the right) would indicate a weakness of what muscle(s)?
Right Gluteus medius / Right Gluteus minimus
Why do patients with positive trendelenburg results have a strange gait?
The pelvis falls with locomotion
Which muscle emerges through the greater sciatic notch?
Piriformis
Which muscle can cause compression neuropathy of the sciatic nerve?
Piriformis
The tendon of the superior gemellus fuses what what other muscle(s)?
Obturator internus and inferior gemellus
Why is lateral rotation of the femur important?
Controls balance and posture
