Muscles that Cross the Hip, Gluteal Muscles and Lateral Rotators Flashcards Preview

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1
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the iliacus?

A

O: iliac fossa
I: lesser trochanter
MA: hip flexion and lateral rotation
IN: femoral nerve

2
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the psosas major?

A

O: bodies, discs and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
I: lesser trochanter
MA: hip flexion and lateral rotation
IN: femoral nerve

3
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the gluteus maximus?

A

O: posterior ilium, sacrum and coccyx
I: gluteal tuberosity (1/4) and iliotibial band (3/4)
MA: hip extension and hip lateral rotation
IN: inferior gluteal nerve

4
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the gluteus medius?

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O: external blade of the ilium (between posterior and anterior gluteal line)
I: greater trochanter
MA: hip abduction and hip medial rotation
IN: superior gluteal nerve

5
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the gluteus minimus?

A

O: external blade of the ilium (between anterior and inferior gluteal line)
I: greater trochanter
MA: hip abduction and hip medial rotation
IN: superior gluteal nerve

6
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the tensor fasciae latae?

A

O: anterior superior iliac spine
I: iliotibial band
MA: hip abduction, hip medial rotation and supports the knee
IN: superior gluteal nerve

7
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What is the main action, origin, insertion and innervation of the piriformis?

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O: anterior surface of the sacrum
I: greater trochanter
MA: hipe lateral rotation
IN: nerve to piriformis

8
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What muscles are the lateral rotators of the hip?

A
  • Piriformis
  • Obturator internus
  • Obturator externus
  • Superior gemelli
  • Inferior gemelli
  • Quadratus femoris