Gluteus Medius Anatomy: Origin, Insertion & Action

⭐ Gluteus Medius Muscle ⭐
💪 Origin: Posterior surface of the ilium (between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines) & gluteal aponeurosis
💪 Insertion: Greater trochanter of femur (lateral and superoposterior facet)
💪 Actions: Hip abduction, stabilises pelvis when standing on one leg, hip medial rotation (anterior fibers), hip lateral rotation (posterior fibers)
💪 Nerve: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1 nerve roots)
💪 Artery: Superior gluteal artery
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Location & overview
0:57 - Origin of the gluteus medius muscle
1:41 - Insertion of the gluteus medius muscle
1:54 - Actions of the gluteus medius muscle
3:18 - Outro
3:38 - Gluteus medius video summary image
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