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The gluteus mediusAbductor On the outer side of your hip; lifts the leg to the side and stabilizes the pelvis. muscle is a fan-shaped muscle located on the lateralAway from the midline of the body. aspect of the hip.
Origin
The gluteus medius begins on the outer surface of the iliumBroad, flaring upper portion of the hip bone; forms the “wings” of the pelvis.. This occurs specifically along the iliac crestSuperior ridge of the ilium; easily felt along the waistline.. The iliac crest is the upper curved border of the hip bone.
Insertion
The muscle inserts into the greater trochanterLarge lateral projection near the head; palpable on the side of the hip. of the femurThigh bone; longest and strongest bone in the body; has a large round head and prominent trochanters. This is a bony prominence on the upper part of the thigh bone.
Actions
Assistance in Hip Extension
Hip Abduction
Interactive Materials
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List of terms
- gluteus medius
- lateral
- ilium
- iliac crest
- greater trochanter
- femur