Superficial Gluteal Region Flashcards
What is the origin of Gluteus Maximus?
Gluteal surface of ilium • behind posterior gluteal line Sacrum and coccyx • posterior inferior surface Sacrotuberous ligament
What is the origin of Gluteus Medius?
Gluteal surface of ilium
• between anterior and
posterior gluteal lines
What is the origin of Gluteus minimus?
Gluteal surface of ilium
• between anterior and
inferior gluteal lines
What is the origin of the tensor fascia lata?
Iliac crest
What is the insertion of gluteus maximus?
Gluteal tuberosity of femur, iliotibial tract
What is the insertion of gluteus medius?
Greater trochanter of femur
• lateral and superior
surfaces
What is the insertion of gluteus minimus?
Greater trochanter of femur
• anterior surface
What is the insertion of the tensor fascia lata?
iliotibial tract
What is the innervation of gluteus maximus?
Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5, S1, S2)
What is the innercation of gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata?
Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)
What is the action of gluteus maximus?
Extension of Hip
External rotation
Abduction (upper fibres)
What is the action of gluteus minimus and media?
Abduction of hip and Internal rotation
What is the action of tensor fascia lata?
Flexion of thigh
