Gluteus Minimus Flashcards
1
Q
Origin
A
Gluteal surface of ilium, between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
2
Q
Insertion
A
Anterior surface of greater trochanter
3
Q
Function
A
- ABD of thigh at hip joint (primary)
- FLEX of thigh at hip joint (Ant fibres)
- MED rot of thigh at hip joint (Ant fibres)
- EXT of thigh at hip joint (Post fibres)
- LAT rot of thigh at hip joint (Post fibres)
4
Q
Nerve
A
Superior gluteal nerve
