Gluteus Medius and Minimus

Anatomy

Gluteus Medius

Origin	Gluteal surface of ilium (between anterior and posterior gluteal lines)
Insertion	Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action	Hip joint: Thigh abduction, thigh internal rotation (anterior part); Pelvis stabilization
Innervation	Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
Blood supply	Deep branch of superior gluteal artery, trochanteric anastomosis

Gluteus Minumus

Origin	Gluteal surface of ilium (between anterior and inferior gluteal lines)
Insertion	Anterior aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action	Hip joint: Thigh abduction, thigh internal rotation (anterior part); Pelvis stabilization
Innervation	Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
Blood supply	Superior gluteal artery, trochanteric anastomosis

Gluteus Medius

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Stretching

exercising.

Trendelenburg’s Sign

Testing for: the strength of the Gluteus Medius Muscle

Procedure:

Patient is standing
Therapist stands behind patient, paying attention to the patient’s PSIS and iliac spines
Patient stands on the affected leg

Positive Sign: gluteus medius is weak if the pelvis on the affected side pops out or drops