Name
Pronunciation
(GLOO-te-us MIN-i-mus)
Origin/Proximal Attachment
Outer aspect of ilium (between anterior & inferior gluteal lines)
Insertion/Distal Attachment
Greater trochanter (anterior to gluteus medius); articular
Action/Relevance
Abducts & internally rotates the thigh capsule of hip joint
Stabilizes pelvis especially during gait cycle
Innervation
Superior Gluteal nerve (L4, 5,S1)
Notes
Lies deep to glut med and is covered by it.