LE Muscles Flashcards
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Gluteus Maximus prox attach
posterior ilium to posterior gluteal line, dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus Maximus distal attach
gluteal tuberosity of the femur and iliotibial tract that insert on lateral tibial condyle
Gluteus Maximus innervation
inferior gluteal n. L5, S1, S2
Gluteus Maximus axn
thigh extension, extension of trunk when LE is fixed, assists in ER of hip
Gluteus Medius prox attach
external surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal line
Gluteus Medius distal attach
lateral surface of greater trochanter
Gluteus Medius innervation
superior gluteal n. L4, L5, S1
Gluteus Medius axn
abduction and internal rotation of thigh, abducts pelvis
Gluteus minimus prox attach
external surface of ilim between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Gluteus minimus distal attach
anterior surface of greater trochanter
Gluteus minimus innervation
superior gluteal n. L4, L5, S1
Gluteus minimus axn
abduction and internal rotation of thigh, abduction of pelvis
Obturator Externus prox attach
margins of obturator foramen and membrane
Obturator Externus distal attach
trochanteric fossa of femur
Obturator Externus innervation
obturator n. L3-L4
Obturator Externus axn
external rotation of thigh; steadies head of femur
Obturator Internus prox attach
pelvic surface of obturator foramen and surrounding bones
Obturator Internus distal attach
medial surface of greater trochanter; blending with gemelli insertion
Obturator Internus innervation
n to obturator internus and superior gemelli L5-S1
Obturator Internus axn
external rotation of the extended thigh; abduction of flexed thigh; steadies femoral head
Piriformis prox attach
anterior surface of sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament
Piriformis distal attach
superior border of greater trochanter
Piriformis innervation
n to piriformis, S1-S2
Piriformis axn
external rotation of the extended thigh; abduction of flexed thigh, steadies femoral head