Muscles that Move the Thigh Gluteal Group Flashcards
(32 cards)
Gluteus Maximus Origin
Iliac crest
Posterior gluteal line
Gluteus Maximus Insertion
Gluteal tuberosity of the femur
Iliotibial tract
Gluteus Maximus Action
Major hip extensor
Gluteus Medius Origin
Iliac crest
Gluteus Medius Insertion
Greater trochanter
Tensor Fasciae Latae Origin
Anterior superior iliac spine
Tensor Fasciae Latae Insertion
Iliotibial tract
Tensor Fasciae Latae Action
Flexion and medial rotation of the hip
Obturators (Internus & Externus) Origin
Obturator foramen
Obturators (Internus & Externus) Insertion
Intertrochanteric fossa (Externus) Greater trochanter (Internus)
Obturators (Internus & Externus) Action
Lateral rotation of the hip
Piriformis Origin
Anterior lateral border of the sacrum
Piriformis Insertion
Greater trochanter
Piriformis Action
Lateral rotation of the hip
Quadrates Femoris Origin
Ischial tuberosity
Quadrates Femoris Insertion
Intertrochanteric crest
Quadrates Femoris Action
Lateral rotation of the hip
Adductor Longus Origin
inferior ramus of the pubis
Adductor Longus Insertion
Linea asperia of femur
Adductor Longus Action
Adduction and flexion of the hip
Adductor Magnus Origin
Ischial tuberosity
Adductor Magnus Insertion
Linea aspera and adductor tubercle
Adductor Magnus Action
Adduction and flexion of hip
Gracilis Origin
Inferior ramus of the pubis
