Musculus gluteus medius

Also known as gluteus medius

one of the three gluteal muscles

Key facts

Origin: Gluteal surface of ilium , under gluteus maximus , Aponeurosis glutea
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Artery: Superior gluteal artery
Nerve: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1 nerve roots)
Actions: Abduction of the hip ; preventing adduction of the hip. Medial/internal rotation and flexion of the hip (anterior fibers). Extension and lateral/external rotation of the hip (posterior fibers)
Antagonist: Adductors
Latin: musculus glutaeus medius
Ta98: A04.7.02.007

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Article · Nederlands

De musculus gluteus medius of middelste bilspier is de middelste van de drie bilspieren, naast de musculus gluteus maximus en de musculus gluteus minimus. Hij vormt de inspuitingsplaats voor een ventrogluteale injectie.

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