Lateral Hip Flashcards
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Tensor Fascia Latae
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Origin: ASIS, anterior iliac crest, iliac tubercle
Insertion: Lateral patellar and Gerdy’s tubercle via iliotibial band
Action: Hip flexion, abduction, medial rotation, resists knee varus, (in weight-bearing, stabilises pelvis)
Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
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Gluteus Medius
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Origin: Lateral gluteal surface of ilium
Insertion: Greater trochanter of femur
Action: Hip abduction, medial rotation (anterior part), lateral rotation (posterior part)
Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
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Gluteus Minimus
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Origin: Gluteal surface of ilium
Insertion: Greater trochanter of femur
Action: Hip abduction, medial rotation (in weight-bearing, stabilises pelvis)
Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
