Origin
Posterior surface of ilium (between anterior & posterior gluteal lines)
Insertion
Greater trochanter of femur (lateral & superoposterior facet)
Actions
- Hip abduction
- Hip medial rotation (anterior muscle fibers)
- Hip lateral rotation (posterior muscle fibers)
- Stabilises pelvis when standing on one leg
Innervation
- Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1 nerve roots)
Blood Supply
- Superior gluteal artery
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