Anatomy
·Lower Limb
Gluteal Region
⭐ PREMIUM
The gluteal muscles extend/abduct the hip and stabilise the pelvis in gait. Piriformis is the key landmark.
MUSCLES & ACTIONS
• Gluteus maximus (inferior gluteal n.): powerful extensor (climbing/standing from sitting); inserts mostly into the iliotibial tract.
• Gluteus medius + minimus (superior gluteal n.): ABDUCT + medially rotate; crucially STABILISE the pelvis when standing on one leg.…
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