Gluteus Medius - Muscle Physiology & Functional Anatomy

Anatomy

Origin:

• External (gluteal) surface of the ilium (just below crest)
  

Insertion:

• Posterior & lateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur

Major Artery:

• Superior gluteal artery

Neural Innervation:

• Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1 nerve roots)

Trigger Points:

Physiology

Concentric Functions:

• Abduction, transverse abduction, internal rotation & external rotation (during abduction) of the hip

Eccentric Functions:

• Decelerates hip adduction & internal rotation

Isometric Function:

• Stabilizes in the frontal plane along with the gluteus minimis & tensor fascia latae

Related Muscles

• Gluteus Maximus

• Gluteus Minimus

Antagonists:

• Adductor Complex

Exercises:

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The gluteus medius muscle also tilts the pelvis while walking.

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