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Question 1

Gluteus Maximus origin

Answer 1

Ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line, dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx, and sacrotuberous ligament

Question 2

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 2

3/4 of the fibres insert in to the illiotibial tract (which inserts into Gerdy’s tubercle – a smooth circular facet on the lateral condyle of the tibia)

Question 3

Gluteus maximus innervation

Answer 3

Inferior Gluteal nerve (L5, S1, & S2)

Question 4

Gluteus maximus actions

Answer 4

Extends the flexed hip joint, assists in lateral rotation, abducts the thigh, and stabilizes the hip