left gluteus minimus
Muscular systemLower limbLeftFMA22333
Nomenclature
left gluteus minimus
musculus gluteus minimus (Latin)
piccolo gluteo sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The deepest of the three glutei, lying directly on the ilium.
Functionentry
Abduction and medial rotation of the hip; pelvic stabilisation.
Originentry
Gluteal surface of the ilium between the anterior gluteal line and the acetabular margin.
Insertionentry
Anterior border of the greater trochanter.
Innervationentry
Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1).
Blood supplyentry
Superior gluteal artery.
Model