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glute muscles
glute attachments origin and functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| OriginL between anterior and inferior gluteal lines. Insertion: ridge on the anterior and lateral surface of the greater trochanter. Function Abductor of hip | gluteus minimus |
| Origin: between anterior and uposterior gluteal lines. Insertion: right on the lateral surface of the greater trochanter. Function: abductor of hip | gluteus medius |
| Origin: from rough ilium behind posterior gluteal line. Insertion: large upper two thirds attaches into ilio tibial tract of fascia lata. Function: Extends flexed thigh. | glute maximus |
| Origin: anterior iliac crest. Insertion:between two layers of iliotibial tract. Function medial rotation of a flexed hip. | tensor fascia latae |