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Cards In This Set
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List the muscles of the pelvic girdle and thighs that abduct.
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Gluteus MaximusGluteus Medius (middle fibbers)Gluteus MinimusPiriformisTensor Fascia Lata
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List the muscles of the pelvic girdle and thighs that adduct.
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The Adductor Group:-pectineus-longus-brevis-gracilis-magnus
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What is the iliopsoas made of?
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The psosas major, the iliacus.
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Where does the psosas major originate/insert?
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L 1-5, T 12Lesser trochanter
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Where does the iliacus originate/insert/?
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The upper two thirds of the iliac bone.
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What are the antagonists of the iliopsoas?
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Gluteus MaximusHamstrings
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What is the action of the gluteus maximus?
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Extends and externally rotates the hip. Abduct the thigh (upper fibers) Assists to stabilize a fully extended knee (i.e. warrior III) via the iliotibial band.
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What are the antagonists of the gluteus maximus?
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Iliopsoas, rectus femoris, pectineus
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Where does the gluteus maximus originate and insert?
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Originates in the outer posterior surface of the ilium, the posterior surface of the sacruum and coccyx. Insertion: Gluteal tuberosity on the femur (below the great trochanter), and also the iliotibital band.
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Nerves of the gluteus maximus?
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L spine nerve 5, sacral spinal nerves 1 and 2.
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How would you stretch the gluteus maximus?
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Uttanasana.
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