Q6 Gluteus Maximus Flashcards

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Q

Briefly describe the Gluteus Maximus muscle giving its position

A

Powerful superficial muscle on the posterior aspect of the hip giving the shape of the buttock.

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2
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Give the attachments of this muscle

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Posterior aspect of the ilium, sacrum and coccyx (plus sacrotuberous ligament).
Blends into the iliotibial tract to attach into the lateral tibial condyle (Gerdy’s tubercle). Gluteal tuberosity of the femur

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3
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Give the actions of this muscle

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Hip extension and lateral rotation, trunk extension

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4
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Name the nerve supply

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Inferior Gluteal Nerve L5 S1

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5
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Give one functional activity in which this muscle is important

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Hip extension phase of stepping up, running, kicking a football

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