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Q

What are the 6 deep gluteal muscles, superior to inferior?

A
  • piriformis
  • gemelli superior
  • obturator internus
  • gemelli inferior
  • obturator externus
  • quadratus femoris
1
Q

What are the 4 superficial muscles of the gluteal region?

A

Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fasciae latae

2
Q

What is the gluteus maximus innervated by?

A

The inferior gluteal nerve

3
Q

What is the arterial supply to gluteus maximus?

A

Superior and inferior gluteal arteries

4
Q

What is the function of the gluteal muscles?

A

Lateral rotation

5
Q

What are the two exceptions to functions of the gluteal muscles and what do they do?

A

Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus

They medially rotate the thigh

6
Q

What is the function of gluteus maximus?

A

Extension of the thigh and lateral rotation.

7
Q

What is the function of gluteus medius and minimus?

A

Medial rotation and abduction of the thigh.

Prevents pelvic drop when walking.

8
Q

What is the innervation of gluteus medius and minimus?

A

The superior gluteal nerve.

9
Q

What three muscles form the triceps coxae?

A

Obturator internus, gemelli (superior and inferior)

10
Q

What is the function of the triceps coxae muscles?

A

Lateral rotation of the extended thigh and abduction of the flexed thigh

11
Q

What is the innervation of piriformis?

A

Branches of anterior rami

12
Q

What is the action of piriformis?

A

Lateral rotation of extended thigh and abduction of flexed thigh.

13
Q

Where is the safe intramuscular injection site?

A

The superolateral quadrant of the thigh

The anterolateral quadrant

14
Q

What is the name of the test used to test for gluteal nerve damage?

A

Trendelenberg test

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