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Gluteus Minimus
Deepest gluteal muscle. Comprises four anatomical compartments. Primary hip stabilizer during mid- and late gait cycle. Inserts into both greater trochanter and hip joint capsule.
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Anatomy
- Origin
- Gluteal fossa (between anterior and inferior gluteal lines)
- Insertion
- Anterior facet of greater trochanter and hip joint capsule
- Action
- Hip abduction, internal rotation; primary hip stabilizer during mid- and late gait cycle
- Innervation
- Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1) with distinct secondary nerve branches entering four muscle regions
- Blood Supply
- Superior gluteal artery
Movements (3)
| Movement | Joint | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Abduction | Hip Joint (Coxofemoral) | Primary | — |
| Hip Internal Rotation | Hip Joint (Coxofemoral) | Primary | Anterior fibers |
| Hip Flexion | Hip Joint (Coxofemoral) | Secondary | Anterior fibers |
Exercises (23)
| Exercise | Role |
|---|---|
| Seated Hip Internal Rotation | Primary |
| Standing Hip Hike | Secondary |
| Standing Hip Circles | Secondary |
| Lateral Band Walk (Monster Walk) | Secondary |
| Jumping Jack | Secondary |
| 90/90 Hip Stretch (Shinbox) | Secondary |
| Reverse Lunge | Stabilizer |
| Glute Bridge with March | Stabilizer |
| Isometric Glute Squeeze | Stabilizer |
| Tandem Stance Balance | Stabilizer |
| Heel-to-Toe Walk | Stabilizer |
| Walking Lunges with Trunk Rotation | Stabilizer |
| Step-Up on Stairs | Stabilizer |
| Cook Hip Lift (Single-Leg Bridge with Contralateral Hip Flexion) | Stabilizer |
| Single-Leg Sit-to-Stand | Stabilizer |
| Back Squat (Barbell) | Stabilizer |
| Standing Hip Abduction (Counter Support) | Synergist |
| Hip Abduction/Extension with Sliders | Synergist |
| Chair-Supported Single-Leg Balance | Synergist |
| Clamshell | Synergist |
| Standing IT Band / Lateral Chain Stretch | lengthening |
| Standing Figure-4 Stretch | lengthening |
| Seated Figure-4 Stretch | lengthening |
Sources
- Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation — Anatomy of Gluteus Minimus — origin, insertion, action, innervation
- Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain — Manual muscle testing for Gluteus Minimus