Muscle
Origin: External superior surface of the ilium from anterior to posterior.
Insertion: Oblique ridge on the lateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.
Action: Abducts the hip joint. Anterior fibres assist in flexion and medial rotation of the femur. Posterior fibres assist in extension of the hip and lateral rotation.
Monitoring
Position: Lying supine, abduct hip 30° lateral and slightly dorsal. Knee remains extended.
Rotation: Slight external rotation of the femur. (If this slight external rotation is not applied the gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae will have the mechanical advantage)
Stabilise: Opposite side lateral leg.
Monitor: Apply pressure at the lateral leg above the ankle toward adduction and slight flexion.
Note: watch for recruitment of the abdominals, quads, ITB/TFL and the gluteus maximus
Corrrections
Associations:
Nerve Supply: Superior gluteal - L4, L5, S1.
Visceral Nerves:
Sympathetic: T5-T9
Parasympathetic: Vagus X
Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:
Anterior: Bilateral between rib 3 & 4 next to the sternum
Posterior: Bilateral 2cm from midline at between T3 & T4.
Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bregma.
Yuan point: GB40
Nutrition: Vit. C, RNA.