Hip Abduction
January 1st, 2017
Overview
How to Assess
- Ask the patient to abduct their hip (laterally, away from the midline), and then relax the joint as it is abducted passively.
Muscles Involved
- Gluteus maximus, medius and minimus; tensor fascia lata, sartorius, piriformis.
Normal Range of Motion
- Active - 40°
- Passive - 45°
Myotome
- L4 / L5Superior gluteal nerve
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