Muscle
Gluteus minimus
Deep hip abductor
High-yield
Deepest gluteal; abducts and medially rotates the thigh. Superior gluteal nerve (shared with medius and TFL).
Overview
The smallest, deepest gluteal muscle, acting with gluteus medius to abduct the hip and stabilise the pelvis.
Reference facts
- Origin
External ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
- Insertion
Anterior surface of the greater trochanter of the femur
- Action
Abducts and medially rotates the thigh; steadies the pelvis
- Innervation
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
- Blood supply
Superior gluteal artery