The Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh Session 32 Flashcards
what r the two layers of gluteal muscles
superficial and deep
what is the general action of the superficial gluteal muscles
abduct and extend the femur
what r the 4 superficial gluteal muscles
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimis
tensor fascia lata
what is the location and characteristic of gluteus maximus and what does it shape
most superficial and largest muscle
produces shape of the buttocks
what r the 3 attachments and 2 insertions of gluteus maxmimus
attachment: posterior surface of ileum, sacrotuberous ligament, sacrum
insertion: mainly iliotibial tract and a small part onto the gluteal tuberosity
what r the actions of gluteus maximus and what movement is important for (MLEGS)
extensor and lateral rotator of hip
stabilises knee joint
important for standing up from sitting
what is the location of gluteus medius
underneath gluteus maximus
what is the location of gluteus minimus
underneath gluteus medius
what is the attachment and insertion of gluteus medius and minimus
attachment: anterior part of posterior surface of ileum
insertion: greater trochanter
what r the actions of gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
abduct and medially rotate the hip
what is the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus important for
contract during walking on the side of the leg that is in contact with the ground to prevent tilt
this maintains smooth gait
what happens when the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus r weakened
pelvis tilts to contralateral side everytime that leg is in contact with the ground during walking= limp
what is the characteristic and size of tensor fascia lata MUSCLE its location
small superficial muscle
muscle head= close to anterior edge of iliac crest
attachment and insertion of tensor fascia lata
attachment: ASIS
insertion: iliotibial band which then inserts onto the lateral part of the proximal tibia
action of tensor fascia lata and how does it do this?
is it a prime mover?
stabilizes extended knee and flexes hip joint
contracts to tense the fascia lata and iliotibial band
NOT a prime mover
what is the general innervation fo the superficial gluteal muscles
gluteal nerves
where do the gluteal nerves arise from and their path into the thigh
sacral plexus in pelvis
leave plexus via greater sciatic foramen
what innervates the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata
superior gluteal nerve
what innervates the gluteus maximus
inferior gluteal nerve
what r the 4 deep gluteal msucles
piriformis
superiora and inferior gemelli
obturator internus
quadratus femoris
what is the general action of the deep gluteal muscles (2)
hint (leave some dough mnemonic)
primarily stabilize and laterally rotate the hip joint
L= laterally rotates hip S= stabilises hip D= deep muscles
what is the location of the deep gluteal muscles
deep to gluteus minimus
what is the insertion of the deep gluteal muscles
all onto/ near the greater trochanter of the femur