Gluteus Medius

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Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The gluteus medius is one of three gluteal muscles (minimus, medius and maximus). It is a superficial, fan shaped and broad muscle that lies in the posterolateral aspect of the pelvis, inferior to the iliac crest.[1]

Palpation[edit | edit source]

Function[edit | edit source]

Clinical Relevence[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Palastanga N, Field D, Soames R. Anatomy and Human Movement, Structure and Function. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Butterworth Heinemann; 2002.