GLUTEUS MAXIMUS ORIGIN:
➢ Lateroposterior surface of sacrum &
coccyx
➢ Gluteal surface of ilium
INSERTION:
➢ Iliotibial tract
➢ Gluteal tuberosity of femur
INNERVATION:
➢ Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
ACTION:
➢ Hip extension
➢ External rotation
➢ Hip abduction
➢ Hip adduction
➢ Pelvic stabilisation
GLUTEUS MEDIUS ORIGIN:
➢ Gluteal surface of ilium (between
anterior & posterior gluteal lines)
INSERTION:
➢ Lateral aspect of greater trochanter
INNERVATION:
➢ Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
ACTION:
➢ Hip abduction
➢ Internal rotation
➢ Pelvis stabilisation
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➢ Lateroposterior surface of sacrum &
coccyx
➢ Gluteal surface of ilium
INSERTION:
➢ Iliotibial tract
➢ Gluteal tuberosity of femur
INNERVATION:
➢ Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
ACTION:
➢ Hip extension
➢ External rotation
➢ Hip abduction
➢ Hip adduction
➢ Pelvic stabilisation
GLUTEUS MEDIUS ORIGIN:
➢ Gluteal surface of ilium (between
anterior & posterior gluteal lines)
INSERTION:
➢ Lateral aspect of greater trochanter
INNERVATION:
➢ Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
ACTION:
➢ Hip abduction
➢ Internal rotation
➢ Pelvis stabilisation
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