Category B Muscles

Can you name the origin and insertion, muscle actions and daily functions of the gluteus medius?

Origin - Outer surface of ilium inferior to the iliac crest

Insertion - Lateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur

Primary action - Hip abduction

Secondary action - Hip medial rotation

Daily Functions:

• Steadies the pelvis

• Walking and running

• Stepping sideways/changing directions

Can you name the origin and insertion, muscle actions and daily functions of the gluteus minimus?

Origin - Gluteal surface of the ilium

Insertion - Greater trochanter of the femur

Primary action - Hip abduction

Secondary action - Hip medial rotation

Daily Function:

• Walking and running

• Standing on one leg

• Side to side movements

Can you name the origin and insertion, muscle actions and daily functions of the tensor fascia latae?

Origin - Anterior superior iliac spine and iliac crest

Insertion - Iliotibial tract

Primary action - Hip abduction

Secondary action - Hip medial rotation

Daily Functions:

• Walking and running

• Climbing stairs

• Lateral movements

Can you name the origin and insertion, muscle actions and daily functions of the adductor magnus?

Origin - Ischial ramus of the pubic bone and ischial tuberosity

Insertion - Linea aspera and supracondylar ridge and adductor tubercle

Primary action - Hip adduction

Secondary action - Hip flexion

Daily functions:

• Walking and running

• Climbing stairs

• Getting up from a chair

Can you name the origin and insertion, muscle actions and daily functions of the adductor brevis?

Origin - Inferior ramus of the pubis

Insertion - Upper half of the linea aspera

Primary action - Hip adduction

Secondary action - Hip flexion

Daily Functions:

• Walking and running

• Crossing your legs

• Pelvic stabilisation

Can you name the origin and insertion, muscle actions and daily functions of the adductor longus?

Origin - Body of pubis and inferior to the pubic crest

Insertion - Middle third of the linea aspera of the femur

Primary action - Hip adduction

Secondary action - Hip flexion

Daily functions:

• Walking and running

• Crossing your legs