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What are the two muscles that rotate the thigh?
In human's, the two muscles that rotate the thigh are the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. The gluteus medius is located on the outer surface of the pelvis with the gluteus minimus underneath it.
What is the agonist for the gluteus medius?
The gluteus medius is an agonist for the lateral rotator group The gluteus medius is responsible forward propulsion and balance.
What are the synergists for hip extension?
Semitendinosus; Semimembranosus; Biceps Femoris; Gluteus maximus; Gluteus medius; Gluteus minimus; Tensor fasciae latae(TFL); Piriformis; Gemellus superior & inferior; Obturator internus & externus; Quadratus femoris
Where is the gluteus medius tendon inserted in the body?
The gluteus medius tendon is inserted into the greater trochanter of the femur in the body.
What is the muscle that holds the gluteus maximus called?
Gluteus Medius
What 2 muscles abduct the thigh?
gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus
What is the functions of gluteus medius?
The gluteus medius is a muscle found in the outer portion of the pelvis. Its main function is to pull the thigh away from the midline.
Is gluteus medius antagonist to gluteus maximus?
Yes, the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus are both muscles in the gluteal region, but they serve different functions. The gluteus medius primarily functions to abduct the thigh, while the gluteus maximus functions to extend and externally rotate the hip joint. They can work synergistically or as antagonists depending on the specific movement being performed.
What is the icd code for gluteus medius tear?
846.8
Commonly used for intramuscular injections?
Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus
What a thigh muscle moves?
The "glutes" including the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and the tensor fasciae latae
Into which gluteal muscle do you insert the needle for an intramuscular (IM) injection?
Gluteus medius and Gluteus maximus
