Monday, 1 September 2014

Origin/Insertion of Muscles - Abductor Muscles (Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae)

Gluteus Minimus
Origin: Outer (external) surface of the Ilium, between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Insertion: Anterior surface of the greater trochanter of femur
Action: Abducts thigh at hip; anterior fibres medially rotate thigh


Gluteal Lines

Greater Trochanter


Tensor Fascia Latae
Origin: Anterior Iliac Crest
Insertion: Lateral condyle of the tibia via the Iliotibial Tract (band)
Action: Abducts and flexes thigh at hip

Iliac Crest
Tensor Fascia

Lateral Condyle



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