Lab 7: Thigh Flashcards
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Gluteus Maximus
Origin
- Posterior sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament
- Superior posterior ilium
Gluteus Maximus
Insertion
- Gluteal tuberosity of femur
- Lateral condyle of tibia via iliotibial tract
Gluteus Maximus
Action
- Extension of hip
- External rotation of the hip
Gluteus Maximus
Nerve Supply
- Inferior gluteal nerve
Gluteus Medius
Origin
- Middle posterior ilium
Gluteus Medius
Insertion
- Greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Medius
Actiono
- Abduction of hip
- Internal rotation of hip
Gluteus Medius
Nerve Supply
- Superior gluteal nerve
Gluteus Minimus
Origin
- Inferior posterior ilium
Gluteus Minimus
Insertion
- Anterior surface of greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Minimus
Action
- Abduction of hip
- Internal rotation of hip
Gluteus Minimus
Nerve Supply
- Superior gluteal nerve
Tensor Fascia Lata
Origin
- Anterior iliac crest
Tensor Fascia Lata
Insertion
- Lateral condyle of tibia via iliotibial tract
Tensor Fascia Lata
Action
- Stabilizes extended knee
- Flexion of hip
- Abduction of hip
- Internal rotation of hip
Tensor Fascia Lata
Nerve Supply
- Superior gluteal nerve
Piriformis
Origin
- Anterior sacrum
Piriformis
Insertion
- Greater trochanter of femur
Piriformis
Action
- External rotation of hip
Piriformis
Nerve Supply
- Anterior rami S1-2
Quadratus Femoris
Origin
- Ischial tuberosity
Quadratus Femoris
Insertion
- Quadrate tubercle
Quadratus Femoris
Action
- External rotation of hip
Quadratus Femoris
Nerve Supply
- Nerve to quadratus femoris