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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.
Commonly used for intramuscular injections?
Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus
The biceps brachii are located next to the gluteus medius?
The biceps femoris is located next to the gluteus medius
Is gluteus medius antagonist to gluteus maximus?
Yes.
What is the muscle that holds the gluteus maximus called?
Gluteus Medius
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 2 muscles abduct the thigh?
gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus
What nerve must be avoided when giving injections in the buttock muscles?
The sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body.That is why injections are ususally given in the gluteus medius, in order to avoid the sciatic nerve.
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.
What is the definition of gluteus medius?
A muscle with origin in the ilium, with insertion to the surface of the greater trochanter, with nerve supply from the superior gluteal nerve, and whose action abducts and rotates the thigh.
What is the icd code for gluteus medius tear?
846.8
Adducts the thigh as when standing at attention?
Gluteus Medius
