W1 - Hip Muscles For Abduction

Question 1

Name the 4 muscles responsible for hip abduction

Answer 1

Gluteal medius
Gluteal minimus
Tensor fascia lata
Piriformis

Question 2

List the proximal and distal attachment sites for the gluteal medius muscle for hip abduction

Answer 2

Proximal
External surface of the ilium between the anterior and posterior gluteal line

Distal
Elongate facet on the lateral side of the greater trochanter

Question 3

Name the nerve that supplies the glue to medius muscle for hip abduction

Answer 3

Superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1

Question 4

Name the proximal and distal attachment sites for the gluteal minimus muscle for hip abduction

Answer 4

Proximal
External surface of the ilium between the inferior and anterior gluteal line

Distal
Linear facet on the anterolateral aspect of the greater trochanter

Question 5

Name the nerve that supplies the gluteal minimus muscle for hip abduction

Answer 5

Superior gluten nerve L4 L5 S1

Question 6

List the proximal and distal attachments for the tensor fascia lata muscle for hip abduction

Answer 6

Proximal
Lateral part of the iliac crest, between the ASIS and the tubercle of the crest

Distal
Iliotibial tract of the fascia lata (Gerry’s tubercle)

Question 7

Name the nerve that supplies the tensor fascia lata muscle for hip abduction

Answer 7

Superior gluteal muscle L4 L5 S1

Question 8

Name the proximal and distal attachments for the piriformis muscle for hip abduction (when hip flexed)

Answer 8

Proximal
Anterior part of sacrum between anterior sacral foramina

Distal
Medial side of the superior boarder of the greater trochanter

Question 9

Name the nerve that supplies the piriformis muscle for hip abduction when hip is flexed

Answer 9

Branches from S1 and S2