W-27 Pelvis and Gluteal Region - Muscles (ORIGINS AND INSERTIONS ONLY)

Question 1

Tensor Fascia Lata

Answer 1

Origin: Iliac Crest
Insertion: Iliotibial Band

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

Origin: Gluteal surface of Ilium
Insertion: Greater trochanter of Femur

Question 3

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 3

Origin: Between the posterior and inferior gluteal line of ilium surface
Insertion: Greater trochanter of Femur

Question 4

Piriformus

Answer 4

Origin: Sacrum
Insertion: Greater trochanter of Femur

Question 5

Gemellus Superior

Answer 5

Origin: Ischial Spine
Insertion: Obturator internus tendon

Question 6

Obturator internus

Answer 6

Origin: Ischiopubic ramus and obturator membrane
Insertion: Medial Aspect of greater trochanter of Femur

Question 7

Gemellus Inferior

Answer 7

Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Obturator internus tendon

Question 8

Quadratus Femoris

Answer 8

Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Intertrochantic Crest

Question 9

Obturator Externus

Answer 9

Origin: Obturator foramen and membrane
Insertion: Trochanter fossa of femur

Question 10

Psoas

Answer 10

Origin: Transverse process of T12-L5
Insertion: Lesser trochanter of Femur

Question 11

Iliacus

Answer 11

Origin: Iliac fossa (upper 2/3)
Insertion: Base of lesser trochanter of femur