Gluteus Minimus
This is the smallest of the three gluteal muscles and sits underneath the gluteus medius.
Origin
- Outer surface of the ilium, below the origin of Gluteus medius.
Insertion
- Greater trochanter of the femur.
Actions
- Hip abduction Internal rotation of the hip.
Innervation
- Superior gluteal nerve.
Daily uses
- Getting out of a car.
Example strengthening exercises
- Standing abduction using a resistance band.
- Laying abduction using a resistance band.
Example stretches
- Outer hip stretch.
- Gluteal stretch.
Related muscles
- Gluteus maximus.
- Gluteus medius.
