Glut Muscles

Question 1

Gluteus Max origin, insertion & actions

Answer 1

It’s origin is the Coccyx, edge of Sacrum, Posterior Iliac Crest, Sacrotuberous & Sacroiliac ligaments

It’s insertions are the ITBand & Gluteal tuberosity

It’s actions are to extend, laterally rotate, abduct & adduct the hip

Question 2

Origin, insertion & actions for Gluteus Med

Answer 2

It’s origin is the gluteal surface of ilium, between the posterior & anterior gluteal lines, just below the iliac crest

It’s insertion is the lateral aspect of the greater trochanter

It’s actions is to abduct, flex, medially rotate, extend & laterally rotate the hip

Question 3

Gluteus Min origin, insertion & actions

Answer 3

It’s origin is the gluteal surface of the ilium between anterior & inferior gluteal lines

It’s insertion is the anterior aspect of the greater trochanter

It’s actions is to abduct, medially rotate & flex the hip