Gluteus Maximum Functions

Front

Muscle

Back

Gluteus Maximum

Front

Function 1

Back

Hip extension

Front

Function 2

Back

Hip external rotation

Front

What are the two actions of:

Gluteus Maximus

Back

Action 1: hip extension

Action 2: hip external rotation

Front

What are the two actions of Gluteus Medius?

Back

Action 1: hip aBduction

Action 2: hip internal rotation

Front

What are the TWO actions of Gluteus Minimus?

Back

1. 1. hip aBduction

2. 2. hip internal rotation

Front

What are the THREE actions of: Tensor fascia lata?

Back

1. 1. hip flexion

2. 2. hip aBduction

3. 3. hip internal rotation

Front

What is the action of: Piriformis, Superior gemellus, Obturator internus, inferior gemellus, Obturator externus, and Quadratus femoris?

Back

These 6 deep group muscles (hip lateral/external rotators) activate

HIP EXTERNAL ROTATION

Front

What two main joints does the Sartorius cross?

Back

hip and knee

Front

What are the 3 hip actions of the Sartorius?

Back

1. 1. hip flexion

2. 2. hip aBduction

3. 3. hip external rotation