Hip ABduction Flashcards
Gluteus medius (origin)
lateral surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
Gluteus medius (insertion)
greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus medius (action)
hip abduction, medial rotation, hip flexion (anterior fibers) & hip extension (posterior fibers)
Gluteus medius (innervation)
superior gluteal nerve
Gluteus medius (blood supply)
superior gluteal artery
Gluteus minimus (origin)
lateral surface of the ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Gluteus minimus (insertion)
greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus minimus (action)
hip abduction, medial rotation of the hip
Gluteus minimus (innervation)
superior gluteal nerve
Gluteus minimus (blood supply)
superior gluteal artery
Tensor fasciae latae (origin)
iliac crest posterior to the ASIS
Tensor fasciae latae (insertion)
illiotibial tract band
Tensor fasciae latae (action)
hip flexion, hip abduction, medial rotation of the hip
Tensor fasciae latae (innervation)
superior gluteal nerve
Tensor fasciae latae (blood supply)
deep branch of superior gluteal artery
Gluteus maximus (origin)
lateral surface of ilium behind posterior gluteal line, posterior sacrum
Gluteus maximus (insertion)
iliotibial tract, gluteal tuberosity of femur
Gluteus maximus (action)
hip extension, hip abduction (upper fibers), lateral rotation of hip
Gluteus maximus (innervation)
inferior gluteal nerve
Gluteus maximus (blood supply)
inferior and superior gluteal arteries
Psoas minor (origin)
T12-L1
Psoas minor (insertion)
superior ramus of pubis
Psoas minor (action)
posterior pelvic tilt
Psoas minor (innervation)
Lumbar nerves 1 and/or 2
