gluteus maximus Flashcards
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gluteus maximus shape
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quadrilateral, most superficial, powerful and largest gluteal muscle
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gluteus maximus origin
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gluteal surface of the ilium, iliac crest, posterior sacrum & coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament & fascia covering the erector spine
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gluteus maximus insertion
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deep part to the gluteal tuberosity of femur, superficial 3/4 to the iliotibial tract
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gluteus maximus direction of fibres
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inferiorly, laterally
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gluteus maximus actions
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extends, laterally rotates & abducts the hip
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gluteus maximus function
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running, walking, keeping us upright
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gluteus maximus nerve supply
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inferior gluteal nerve L5, S1, S2
