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The biceps femoris is located next to the gluteus medius
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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.
Is gluteus medius antagonist to gluteus maximus?
Yes.
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
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.
Commonly used for intramuscular injections?
Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus
Adducts the thigh as when standing at attention?
Gluteus Medius
What is the icd code for gluteus medius tear?
846.8
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
