Gluteus medius

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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Wikidata facts

Image

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