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The gluteus minimus muscle is part of the dorsal gluteal musculature. It belongs to the deeper layer along with the rotator muscles of the hip joints. It extends from the ilium to the greater trochanter of the femur and is innervated by the superior gluteal nerve.

The gluteus minimus muscle is an abductor and medial rotator of the hip joint. The small gluteal muscles are the most powerful abductors and internal rotators of the hip joint. A contraction of the ventral fibers results in a flexion and inward rotation. The dorsal fibers perform an extension and outward rotation. Altogether they play an important role in the stabilization of the pelvis.

In this video tutorial we will go over the relevant aspects about the anatomy of the gluteus minimus muscle including its origin, insertion, innervation and functions:

0:30 gluteus minimus origin and insertion
0:58 innervation
1:08 functions of the gluteus minimus

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