Gluteals and TFL

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus Origin

Answer 1

Coccyx
Edge of Sacrum
Posterior Iliac Crest
Ligaments: sacroiliac and sacrotuberous

Question 2

Gluteus Maximus Instertion

Answer 2

IT Band (upper fibers)
Gluteal Tuberosity (lower fibers)

Question 3

Gluteus Maximus Actions (4)

Answer 3

ALL COXAL
Upper fibers:
-Abduction
-Laterally rotate
-Extend
Lower Fibers:
-Adduct

Question 4

Gluteus Medius Origin

Answer 4

Gluteal surface of ilium (between posterior and anterior gluteal lines)

Question 5

Gluteus Medius Insertion

Answer 5

Greater trochanter, lateral aspect

Question 6

Gluteus Medius Actions (5)

Answer 6

ALL COXAL:
All Fibers: -Abduct
Anterior Fibers: -Flex and medially rotate
Posterior Fibers: -Extend and laterally rotate

Question 7

Gluteus Minimus Origin

Answer 7

Gluteal surface of ilium (between anterior and inferior gluteal lines)

Question 8

Gluteus Minimus Insertion

Answer 8

Greater trochanter, anterior aspect

Question 9

Gluteus Minimus Actions (3)

Answer 9

ALL COXAL:
-Flex hip
-Abduct
-Medially rotate

Question 10

Tensor Fasciae Latae Origin

Answer 10

Iliac crest (ASIS, but posterior)

Question 11

Tensor Fasciae Latae Insertion

Answer 11

IT Band

Question 12

Tensor Fasciae Latae Actions (3)

Answer 12

ALL COXAL:
-Flex
-Abduct
-Medially rotate

Question 13

Iliotibial Band Origin

Answer 13

Gluteal fascia

Question 14

Iliotibial Band Insertion

Answer 14

Tibial tubercle