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Quick Reference: Study Guide

Gluteus Maximus

Origin: Posterior gluteal line of ilium, sacrum, coccyx

Insertion: Iliotibial band and gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Joint crossed: Hip

Actions: Extension and external rotation

Gluteus Medius

Origin: Between anterior and posterior gluteal lines of ilium

Insertion: Greater Trochanter

Joint crossed: Hip

Actions: Abduction and external rotation

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Gluteus Minimus

Origin: Between anterior and inferior gluteal lines of

ilium

Insertion: Greater trochanter

Joint crossed: Hip

Actions: Abduction, internal rotation, flexion

Piriformis

Origin: Anterior sacrum

Insertion: Superior border of

greater trochanter

Joint crossed: Hip

Actions: External Rotation,

horizontal abduction