• All of the following muscles are supplied by the superior gluteal nerve, except?
  A. Iliotibial tract
  B. Gluteus minimus
  C. Gluteus medius
  D. Gluteus maximus
  
  Ans: D) Gluteus maximus
  
  Explanation -

Superior Gluteal Nerve -

Root value - dorsal branches of ventral rami of L4,L5,S1

Course -

• Emerges in the gluteal region through the greater sciatic foramen, above the piriformis
• Passes between gluteus medius and minimus muscles (supplies them)
• Ends by supplying Tensor fascia lata (from its deeper aspect)

Branches -

    A) Muscular branches -
                1) Gluteus medius
                2) Gluteus minimus
                3) Tensor Fascia Lata (Ilio tibial tract)

    Note : The muscles supplied by Superior Gluteal Nerve are - Abductors & Medial rotators of the hip joint

    B) Articular branches - to hip joint