Posterior Pelvis And Thigh Flashcards by Taylor Maute

Q

What is the origin of the gluteus maximus?

A

Coccyx

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What is the insertion of the gluteus maximus?

A

Illotibial tract

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What is the action of the gluteus maximus?

A

Literally rotates thigh
extends thigh hip

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What is the origin of the gluteus medius?

A

Lateral surface of Ilium

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What is the insertion of the gluteus medius?

A

Greater trochanter

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What is the action of the gluteus medius?

A

Rotates thigh medially

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What is the origin of the gluteus minimus?

A

Lateral surface of illium

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What is the insertion of the gluteus minimus?

A

Greater trochanter

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What is the action of the gluteus minimus?

A

Rotates medially

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What is the origin of the biceps femoris?

A

Ischial tuberosity

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What is the insertion of the biceps femoris?

A

Fibula head
Lateral condyle

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What is the action of the biceps femoris?

A

Extend
Flexes

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What is the origin of the semitendinosus

A

Ishial tuberosity

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What is the insertion of the semitendinosus

A

Medial tibia

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What is the action of the semitendinosus

A

Extend
Flexes

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What is the origin of the semimembranosus

A

Ischial tuberosity

Q

What is the insertion of the semimembranosus

A

Medial condyle

Q

What is the action of the semimembranosus

A

Extends
Flexes