Summary Gluteus medius 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) Arterial Supply Superior gluteal artery
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? QID: 4877 FIGURES: A Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Trendelenburg sign 88% (3435/3898) 2 Flexion, adduction and internal rotation test 6% (224/3898) 3 Ober test 2% (91/3898) 4 Patrick test 2% (69/3898) 5 Thomas test 1% (48/3898) L 4 Question Complexity B Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 1 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
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