Gluteal Muscles (1 Troop, 3 Marines)

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Origin, Insertion, Function, Innervation
Sasha Shamon
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Gluteus Minimis Origin: Between inferior and anterior gluteal lines Insertion: Greater Trochanter Function: Abduction Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve
Gluteus Medius Origin: Between anterior and posterior gluteal lines Insertion: Greater Trochanter Function: Abduction Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve
Gluteus Maximus Origin: Ilium behind posterior gluteal line and posterior lateral sacrum and coccyx Insertion: Iliotibial Tract Function: Lateral Rotation Innervation: Inferior Gluteal Nerve
Tensor Fasciae Latae Origin: Anterior edge of iliac crest Insertion: Iliotibial Tract Function: Medial Rotation Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve
Clearly describe the role of gluteal muscles during a running gait in our precarious bipedal posture The gluteus minimis and medius abduct to keep the body upright when one leg is lifted. The gluteus maximus extends and keeps the pelvis upright so that you don't pitch forward while running.
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