Origin Dorsal ilium inferior to iliac crest Insertion Lateral and superior surfaces of greater trochanter Action Major abductor of thigh; anterior fibers help to rotate hip medially; posterior fibers help to rotate hip laterally Innervation Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1) (L4, L5, S1) Arterial Supply Superior gluteal artery Relevant Approaches Lateral Approach to Hip Clinical conditions Trendelenberg Gait Physical exam Trendelenberg Sign
QUESTIONS 1 of 1 1 Previous Next (OBQ13.242) A 32-year-old man undergoes a proximal femoral replacement as part of his care for a sarcoma of the proximal femur. Three-months postoperatively, he returns for a routine follow-up office visit. Which physical exam finding would most likely be positive? Review Topic QID: 4877 FIGURES: A 1 Trendelenburg sign 89% (1531/1727) 2 Flexion, adduction and internal rotation test 5% (82/1727) 3 Ober test 2% (39/1727) 4 Patrick test 2% (32/1727) 5 Thomas test 1% (24/1727) ML 1 Select Answer to see Preferred Response PREFERRED RESPONSE 1
Upgrade to View Premium Videos Upgrade to View Premium Videos Gluteus Medius - 3D Animation Benjamin Granatt General - Gluteus medius 11/18/2012 2262 views