Muscle Actions and Attachments

Front

Origin of Gluteus Maximus

Back

Gluteal (Posterior Surface) of the Ilium, Sacrum and Coccyx

Front

Attachment of Gluteus Maximus

Back

Lateral side of the Greater Trochanter (The Gluteal Tuberosity) Iliotibial Tract

Front

Action of Gluteus Maximus

Back

Main Extensor of the thigh, Lateral Rotation of the Hip Joint (only used when force is required e.g. running/climbing)

Front

Attachment of Gluteus Medius

Back

Lateral side of the Greater Trochanter of the Femur

Front

Action of Gluteus Medius

Back

Abduction and Medial Rotation of the Hip joint

Front

Action of Gluteus Minimus

Back

Abduction and Medial Rotation of the Hip joint

Front

Tensor Fascia Lata Action

Back

Abduction and Medial Rotation of the Hip Joint

Front

How many muscles are there in the Superficial Gluteal Region?

Back

Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Lata

Front

Main action(s) of the Superficial Muscles

Back

Abduction and Medial Rotation (Gluteus Maximus is the exception as it is responsible for Extension and Lateral Rotation)

Front

Main action(s) of the Deep Muscles

Back

Lateral Rotation