Muscle Atlas

Gluteus Minimus

Origin: Dorsal ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal lines; also from edge of greater sciatic notch
Insertion: Anterior surface of greater trochanter
Action: Abducts and medially rotates the hip joint
Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Arterial Supply: Superior gluteal artery


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