Q7 Gluteus Med and Min

Question 1

Give positions of these muscles

Answer 1

Gluteus medius Posteo-lateral aspect of buttock between iliac crest and greater trochanter of femur
Lies beneath Gluteus Maximus and the iliotibial tract/band
Gluteus Minimus lies under Gluteus medius

Question 2

Give attachments of Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

Lateral gluteal surface of Illium between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines
Greater Trochanter of the femur

Question 3

Give actions of Gluteus Med and Min

1. With pelvis fixed
2. With femur fixed

Answer 3

1. Abducts the thigh and medially rotates the femur

2. Tilts the pelvis down to the same side/prevents pelvis dropping to the opposite side

Question 4

Give 2 functional activities where these muscles are important

Answer 4

Role in walking/standing on one leg- stabilizes the hip (no tilting)
Controls pelvic rotation and tilt when walking/standing on one leg/ hopping