gluteus minimus muscle

The gluteus minimus muscle (plural: glutei minimi) and gluteus medius muscle are two muscles of the more superficial group in the gluteal region.

Summary

• origin: gluteal surface of the ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
• insertion: anterior facet of the greater trochanter of femur
• arterial supply: superior gluteal artery
• innervation: superior gluteal nerve
• action
  • abducts femur at hip joint
  • holds pelvis secure over stance leg and prevents pelvic drop on the opposite swing side during walking
  • medially rotates thigh
• antagonist: lateral rotator group
• variants:
  • gluteus minimus muscle may be attached to the tensor fascia lata 
  • two-part gluteus minimus muscle

Siehe auch:

• Hüftmuskulatur

und weiter:

• Nervus gluteus superior
• Trendelenburg-Zeichen
• Ruptur Musculus gluteus minimus