Origin

Outer surface of ilium between middle (anterior) and inferior gluteal lines

Insertion

Anterior surface of greater trochanter

Actions

Abducts femur, rotates thigh medially

Nerve

Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Note

In locomotion, this muscle (along with the Gluteus Medius) prevents the pelvis from dropping (adduction of thigh) toward the opposite swinging leg.