Gluteus Medius

Nov 11, 2021 | Muscle

Origin

Outer surface of ilium inferior to iliac crest

Insertion

Lateral surface of greater trochanter

Actions

Abducts femur and rotates thigh medially

Nerve

Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Note

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

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