Muscles / Glutes
Gluteus minimus
- Glutes
- Hip & gluteal
- Deep layer
Anatomy
- Origin
- External surface of the ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
- Insertion
- Anterior surface of the greater trochanter
- Nerve
- Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
Actions
- Abducts and medially rotates the hip
- Stabilises the femoral head and pelvis
Exercises that train it most
References (4)
- Standring S, ed. Elsevier. Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 42nd ed.
- Dalley AF, Agur AMR. Wolters Kluwer. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th ed.
- Neumann DA. Elsevier. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed.
- Betts JG, Young KA, Wise JA, et al. OpenStax (free, openly licensed textbook). Anatomy and Physiology 2e