Summary
Origins
- External surface of the 🦴 ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Insertions
- Anterior facet of the greater trochanter of the 🦴 femur
Actions
- Abducts the hip
- Medially rotates the 🦴 femur
- Stabilizes the pelvis during single-leg stance
The gluteus minimus fans deep to the gluteus medius, pulling the femur inward and forward. Its fibers sweep from the outer ilium to the anterior facet of the greater trochanter, cushioning the hip joint and stabilizing the pelvis during gait.