Origin
Ilium – gluteal surface.
Insertion
Femur – greater trochanter.
Blood supply
Superior gluteal artery.
Nerve supply
Superior gluteal nerve.
Action
It helps to take the thigh away from the midline, rotate the leg, and it also helps to support the body on one leg along with the gluteus medius.
Injury
It may get injured during sports or trauma from a fall. Also, prolonged sitting may cause pressure and atrophy of muscles.
Muscle exercise
Side-lying hip abduction helps to strengthen the gluteus minimus muscle. Lie on either side, head supported by hand, and raise the upper leg. Repeat 20 times. Do the same with the other leg.
Interesting facts
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