gluteus minimus Flashcards
1
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gluteus minimus shape
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triangular, lies under medius
2
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gluteus minimus origin
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gluteal surface of the ilium
3
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gluteus minimus insertion
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anterosuperior surface of the greater trochanter of the femur
4
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gluteus minimus direction of fibres
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inferiorly, laterally
5
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gluteus minimus actions
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abducts and medially rotates the hip
6
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gluteus minimus function
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stability and control of pelvis movement
7
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gluteus minimus nerve supply
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superior gluteal nerve L4, L5, S1
