LL Flashcards
(28 cards)
gluteus maximus innervation
inferior gluteal n. L5-S2
Gluteus medius innervation
Superior gluteal n. L4-S1
gluteus minimus innervation
superior gluteal n. L4-S1
Tensor fascia latae innervation
Superior gluteal n. L4-S1
Piriformis innervation
A rami of S1-S2
Obturator internus innervation
n. to obturator internus L5-S1
Superior gemelli innervation
n to obturator internus
Inferior gemelli innervation
n. to quadratus femoris
Quadratus femoris innervation
n. to quadatrus femoris
Semitendinosus innervation
tibial division of sciatic n.
semimembranosus innervation
tibial division of sciatic n.
biceps femoris long head innervation
tibial division of sciatic n.
biceps femoris short head
common fibular division of sciatic n.
Anterior thigh innervation
femoral n. L2-L4
Medial thigh muscle innervation
obturator n. L2-L4
Posterior leg innervation
tibial n.
Anterior leg innervation
Deep fibular n.
Lateral leg innervation
superficial fibular n.
Gluteus maximus function
thigh extension
Muscles in gluteal region that attach to greater trochanter
Gluteus minimus & medius
Piriformis
Obturator internus
S & I gemelli
Function of gluteus medius & minimus
abduction & lateral rotation
Tensor fascia latae function
thigh flexion
Piriformis, obturator internus & S/I gemelli function
lateral rotation of extended thigh
flexed thigh abduction
General functions of gluteal region muscles
Extension, abduction, thigh rotation
