Name

# Gluteus Minimus

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.