Gluteal region muscles (actions)

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- - What are the actions of quadratus femoris (2)?
  - Laterally rotates thigh; stabilises hip Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of gluteus minimus (3)?
  - Abducts thigh; medially rotates thigh; keeps pelvis level when opposite leg is raised Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of obturator internus (3)?
  - Laterally rotate thigh (when extended); abduct thigh (when flexed); stabilise hip Show answerWrong Right
- - What is the action of tensor fasciae latae?
  - Flexes thigh Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of piriformis (3)?
  - Laterally rotate thigh (when extended); abduct thigh (when flexed); stabilise hip Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of gluteus maximus (4)?
  - Extends thigh; laterally rotates thigh; steadies thigh; assists in rising from sitting position Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of gluteus medius (3)?
  - Abducts thigh; medially rotates thigh; keeps pelvis level when opposite leg is raised Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of inferior gemellus (3)?
  - Laterally rotate thigh (when extended); abduct thigh (when flexed); stabilise hip Show answerWrong Right
- - What are the actions of superior gemellus (3)?
  - Laterally rotate thigh (when extended); abduct thigh (when flexed); stabilise hip Show answerWrong Right

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Tags: MBBS2, Sc15, Sc15L05, Anatomy, Muscle, Lower limb

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