The Muscles Of The Buttock

Question 1

Gluteus maximus (origin)

Answer 1

Ligaments of the sacrum and ilium

Question 2

Gluteus maximus (insertion)

Answer 2

Upper aspect of femur (below greater trochanter) and the iliotibal band ITB

Question 3

Gluteus maximus (action)

Answer 3

Extends hip against gravity standing from couching, hill climbing and running

Question 4

Tensor fascia Lata and iliotibial band (origin)

Answer 4

Outer surface of ilium

Question 5

Tensor fascia Lata and iliotibial band (insertion)

Answer 5

Iliotibial band

Question 6

Tensor fascia Lata and iliotibial band (action)

Answer 6

Braces knee