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Gluteus Minimus
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| Gluteus Minimus | |
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| Muscle Type | |
| Origin | From area in between the anterior gluteal line and inferior gluteal line of Gluteal surface ilium, under gluteus medius. |
| Insertion | Greater trochanter of the femur |
| Action | Works in concert with gluteus medius: abduction of the hip; preventing adduction of the hip. Medial rotation of thigh. |
| Synergists | Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fascia Lata, Gluteus Maximus |
| Antagonists | Lateral Rotator Group |
| Spinal innervation | L4, L5, S1 |
| Peripheral Innervation | Superior gluteal nerve |
| Vasculature | superior gluteal artery |
