Week 4 Lecture 2 Flashcards
During a 400m running race, Devon strained a muscle in the back of his thigh. What are the 2 main functions
of the muscles in this group?
thigh extension, hip extension, knee flexion
During a 400m running race, Devon strained a muscle in the back of his thigh.If these muscles are unable to function properly, what muscle in the gluteal region could also perform one of
these functions?
gluteus maximus
b
lesser siactic foramen
a
greater sciatic foramen
c
Sacrospinous ligament
d
Sacrotuberous ligament
e
Obturator membrane
a
greater trochanter
f
Obturator canal
b
lesser trochanter
c
gluteal tuberosity
d
Linea aspera
e
Medial and Lateral supracondylar lines
a
L4 level of iliac crests
b
Intergluteal cleft
c
Ischial tuberosity
d
gluteal fold
e
greater trochanter
Gluteal Muscle: Tensor Fasia Latae Function
Flexes hip
* Tenses IT band
Gluteal Muscles: Tensor Fasia latae Innervation
Superior Gluteal Nerve
Gluteus Maximus Action
The major ‘extensor’ of
the thigh also laterally rotates
and assists with abducts thigh.
Gluteus Maximus Innervation
Inferior gluteal
nerve (L5, S1, S2)
a
Gluteus medius
b
Gluteus minimus
c
Piriformis
d
Gemellus superior
e
Obturator Internus
f
Gemellus Inferior
g
Quadratus femoris
Glueteus Medius Action
Abducts and medially rotates thigh also steadies the pelvis during walking.