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Gluteus minimus

Contents

Anatomy

Position

  • Deep

Origin

  • External surface of ilium, bwetween the anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Insertion

  • Anterior surface of trochanter major femoris

Main function

  • Hip
    • Abduction
    • Flexion
    • Medial rotation
    • Extension
    • Lateral rotation
  • Pelvis
    • Posterior tilt
    • Anterior tilt

Secondary function

  • Pelvis
    • Depression
    • Ipsilateral rotation
    • Contralateral rotation

Nerve innervation

  • Segmental
    • L4-S1
  • Peripheral
    • Nervus glutealis superior

Arterial supply

  • Superior gluteal artery

Referred pain pattern

Gluteus minimus - pain pattern

Muscle type

  • Phasic
    • Weakens when overactivated

Symptoms

  • Limping
  • Problems getting up from a seated position
  • Pseudo-sciatica

Muscular attachments

Videos

Short version

Detailed version

Variation, short version

Variation, detailed version

Variation 2, detailed version