Gluteus Medius

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Other Names Hip Hip Abductor Heads Anterior Fibers Posterior Fibers Also see Gluteus Minimus Gluteus Maximus Movement Hip Abduction [1, 2] Transverse Abduction [1, 2] Internal Rotation [1] External Rotation (during Abduction) [2] Attachments Origin Ilium External Surface just below crest Anterior [1] Posterior [2] Insertion Femur Greater Trochanter Posterior and Lateral Surface [1, 2] Comments Steadies pelvis so it does not sag when opposite side is not supported with leg. See Hip Abductor weakness.