Gluteus Minimus Flashcards
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Gluteus Minimus (ORIGIN)
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External surface of the ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
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Gluteus Minimus (INSERTION)
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Anterior surface of the greater trochanter of the femur
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Gluteus Minimus (INNERVATION)
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Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
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Gluteus Minimus (BLOOD SUPPLY)
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Superior gluteal artery
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Gluteus Minimus (ACTION)
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Abducts and medially rotates the thigh; stabilizes the pelvis when the opposite leg is raised
