Gluteus maximus

Note:
BETA
Region
Pelvis
TCM Organ
Yin/Yang
Yang
TCM Element
Muscle Physical

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Muscle

Origins: Outer surface of the ilium behind the posterior gluteal line, adjacent to the posterior surface of the sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament, aponeurosis of erector spinae (Sacrospinalis)

Insertion: Iliotibial tract of the fascia latae, gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Action: Extends and laterally rotates the hip joint and extends the trunk

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Monitoring

Position: lying prone and hip in extension

Rotation: none

Stabilise: opposite hip

Monitor: monitor by placing hand on lower hamstrings behind knee and apply pressure to push knee to table

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Corrections

Nerve Supply: Inferior gluteal - L5 & S1.

Visceral Nerves:

Sympathetic: L1-L3

Parasympathetic: S2

Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:

Anterior: Bilateral 2cm from the midline, 2cm superior to the pubic symphysis

Posterior: Bilateral transverse process of L2.

Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bilateral frontal eminences.

Yuan Point: Bl64

Nutrition: Vit. A.