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Gluteal Region Flashcards

1
Q

What are the muscles in the superior muscle group?

A

Gluteus maximus
Gluteus minimus
Gluteus medius
Tensor fascia latae

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What is the origin of gluteus maximus?

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Iliac crest
Sacrum
Sacrotuberus ligament
Coccynx

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What is the insertion of gluteus maximus?

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Iliotibial tract

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4
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What is the nerve supply to the gluteus maximum?

A

Inferior gluteal nerve - L5, S1, S2

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5
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What the the origin and insertion of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?

A

Origin: Ilium
Insertion: Greater trochanter of femur

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6
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What is the nerve supply to the gluteus medius and minimus?

A

Superior gluteal nerve - L4, L5, S1

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What is the origin and insertion of the tensor fascia latae?

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Origin: Ilium
Insertion: Iliotibial tract

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What is the nerve supply to the tensor fascia latae?

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Superior gluteal nerve - L4, L5, S1

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9
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What is the action of the gluteus maximus?

A

Hip extension

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10
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What is the action of the gluteus medius and minimus?

A

Abduct and internally rotate the hip

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11
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What is the action of the tenor fascia latae?

A

Hip flexion

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12
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What is the name given to the deep fascia of the thigh?

A

Fascia lata

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13
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What is the iliotibial tract?

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A thickening of the fascia lata

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14
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What are the muscles in the deep muscle group?

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Piriformis
Obturator internus
Gemelli
Quadratus femoris

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15
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What is the function of the deep muscle group?

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Laterally rotate and abduct the hip

Stabilise the femur in the acetabulum

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16
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What are the main nerves in the gluteal region?

A

Sciatic
Pudendal
Posterior cuteanous

17
Q

What are the nerve roots of the sciatic nerve?

A

L4 - S3

18
Q

What are the nerve roots of the pudendal nerve?

A

S2 S3 S4

19
Q

What does the pudenal nerve supply?

A

Perineum

20
Q

What are the nerve roots of the posterior cutaneous nerve?

A

S1 - S3

MSK Anatomy (21 decks)

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