Superficial gluteus muscles

Question 1

Tensor Fascia Latae

Answer 1

Proximial Attachment: Illiac Crest between ASIS & Iliac Tubercle
Distal Attachment: Iliotibial Tract

Position: Lateral
Orientation: Vertical

Function: Stability of knee, Weak abduction & External rotation

Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)

Question 2

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 2

Proximal Attachment: External/ posterior Ilium posterior to post. gluteal line, dorsal sacrum & coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament

Distal Attachment: Iliotibial Tract & Tuberosity of the Femur

Position:Posterior
Orientation: Oblique

Action: Extension, external rotation & abduction?

Innervation: Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5-S2)

Question 3

Glluetus Medius

Answer 3

Proximal Attachment: Posterolateral Illium, between posterior and anterior gluteal lines

Distal Attachment: Lateral Surface of the Greater Trochanter of the Femur

Position: Lateral + Anterior
Orientation: Oblique

Function: Abduction & Internal Rotation
Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)

Question 4

Glueteus minimus

Answer 4

Proximal Attachment: posterolateral illiim, between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Distal:Anterior Surface of The Greater Trochanter

Lateral to hip joint (oblique)
Function: Abduction & Internal Rotation
Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1)