Origin (Bone)
Posterior gluteal line of ilium, posterior surface of sacrum & coccyx
Origin (Other)
Sacrotuberous ligament & thoracolumbar fascia
Insertion
Gluteal tuberosity of the femur and iliotibial band
Actions
- Hip extension
- Hip lateral rotation
- Contributes to hip abduction
Innervation
- Inferior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1, S2)
Blood Supply
- Superior and inferior gluteal arteries
Would you like to learn more about the gluteus maximus muscle? Then check out the gluteus maximus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Gluteus Maximus Muscle Anatomy
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