Gluteus Minimus - Muscle Physiology & Functional Anatomy

Anatomy

Origin:

• External (gluteal) surface of the ilium (below origin of gluteus medius)
  

Insertion:

• Anterior 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 (during abduction) of the femur at the hip

Eccentric Functions:

• Decelerates hip adduction

Isometric Function:

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

Related Muscles

• Gluteus Maximus

• Gluteus Medius

Antagonists:

• Adductor Complex
• Hamstrings

Exercises:

More Images of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

More Information about the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

The gluteus minimus muscle is fan shaped and located deep to the superior gluteus medius and maximus. In addition to being an important stabilizer of the hip, the gluteus minimus muscle also expands the capsule of the hip joint.

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