What are the functions of gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?
Because of their attachments, gluteus minimus can assist with medial rotation of the thigh and gluteus medius can assist with lateral rotation of the thigh
What innervates inferior gemellus and quadratus femoris? From what spinal cord level is it derived?
A small nerve independent from the small nerve innervating superior gemellus and obturator internus (L5-S1)
What are the functions of the "hamstring" muscles?
Hip extension (particularly during walking) and knee flexion
What arises from the posterior surface of the distal half of the femur in the posterior thigh?
Short head of biceps femoris
What are the attachments of the gluteus minimus?
To ala between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
What muscles have important functions in gait?
Gluteus maximus
What are the attachments of the tensor fasciae latae?
Superiorly to anterior part of iliac crest and inferiorly to deep surface of iliotibial tract
In general, what innervates the gluteal muscles?
Sacral plexus
What are the actions of the long head of biceps femoris?
Hip extension and knee flexion
The gluteus medius and minimus attach to the ala. What is their other place of attachment?
Greater trochanter - gluteus minimus attaches more anteriorly
