3. Gluteus Medius: Actions/Uses
⢠Abduction of the hip.
⢠Lateral pelvic rotation.
⢠Internal rotation of the hip.
⢠External rotation and
extension of the hip.
⢠Rubber band stretches,
vertical leg lifts.
⢠Volleyball, walking.
6. Gluteus Minimus: Actions/Uses
⢠Abduction of the hip.
⢠Lateralpelvic rotation.
⢠Internal rotation as femur
abducts.
⢠Flexion of the hip.
⢠Running, jumping,
squatting, swimming
⢠Lunges, Pilates leg lifts
7. Tensor Fasciae : Origin
⢠Anterior Iliac
crest.
⢠Surface of
Ilium just
below crest.
8. Adductor Longus: Insertion
⢠Ÿ of the way
down from the
thigh.
⢠Gerdyâs
Tubercle of
anterolateral
tibial condyle.
9. Tensor Fasciae: Actions/Uses
⢠Abduction of the
hip.
⢠Flexion of the hip.
⢠Internal rotation of
the hip as it flexes.
⢠Anterior pelvic
rotation.
⢠Yoga, powerlifting,
track and field,
diving.
⢠Lateral Shuffle,
Cable Hip
Abduction.