Gluteus Medius: Origin

Lateral Surface of the Ilium, below crest

Gluteus Medius: Insertion

• Found on posterior and

middle surfaces of greater

trochanter of femur

Gluteus Medius: Actions/Uses • Abduction of the hip.• Lateral pelvic rotation.• Internal rotation of the

hip. • External rotation and

extension of the hip.

• Rubber band stretches, vertical leg lifts.

• Volleyball, walking.

Gluteus Minimus: OriginLateral surface of the Ilium, below origin of gluteus medius.

Gluteus Minimus: Insertion

• Anterior surface of greater

trochanter of femur.

• Found most Inferior of the

gluteus muscles.

Gluteus Minimus: Actions/Uses• Abduction of the hip.• Lateralpelvic rotation.• Internal rotation as

femur abducts.• Flexion of the hip.

• Running, jumping, squatting, swimming

• Lunges, Pilates leg lifts

Tensor Fasciae : Origin• Anterior

Iliac crest.• Surface of

Ilium just below crest.

Adductor Longus: Insertion• ¼ of the

way down from the thigh.

• Gerdy’s Tubercle of anterolateral tibial condyle.

Tensor Fasciae: Actions/Uses• Abduction of the

hip.• Flexion of the

hip.• Internal rotation

of the hip as it flexes.

• Anterior pelvic rotation.

• Yoga, powerlifting, track and field, diving.

• Lateral Shuffle, Cable Hip Abduction.