The gluteus medius is the middle of the three gluteal muscles. It's origin is on the ilium, while its insertion on the femur. For quick facts on the gluteus medius, such as innervation and functions, click here: https://khub.me/klmz1

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The gluteus medius muscle is found in the posterior pelvis, origination at the gluteal ilium to the femur, coursing inferiorly to its insertion at the greater trochanter of the femur. It is located deep to the larger gluteus maximus muscle, and overlies the gluteus minimus muscle. The innervation comes from the superior gluteal nerve, a branch of the sacral plexus (L4S1).

The small gluteal muscles are considered as strong abductors and internal rotators of the thigh, at the hip joint. The anteriormost fibres of this muscle assist in flexion and interal/medial rotation of the thigh, while the posterior fibres function in extension and external/lateral rotation. The gluteus medius also plays an important role in the stabilization of the pelvis.

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