The gluteus minimus, or glutæus minimus, the smallest of the three gluteal muscles, is situated immediately beneath the gluteus medius. It is fan-shaped...

fascia covering the gluteus medius (gluteal aponeurosis). The fibers are directed obliquely inferiorly and laterally; The gluteus maximus ends in two...

the gluteus maximus, its anterior two-thirds by the gluteal aponeurosis, which separates it from the superficial fascia and integument. The gluteus medius...

The spinal erectors work together with the glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus) to maintain stable posture standing or sitting....

and below the piriformis. It may be united with the gluteus medius, send fibers to the gluteus minimus, or receive fibers from the superior gemellus. It...

leading from the greater trochanter to the linea aspera, medial to the gluteus maximus. Those fibers from the ramus of the ischium are directed downward...

ball. The tensor fasciae latae works in synergy with the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles to abduct and medially rotate the femur. The TFL is...

is performed primarily by the hip abductors (gluteus medius and minimus). When the gluteus medius/minimus are weak or inhibited, the tensor fasciae latae...

means small, and minimus smallest. These terms are often used after the particular muscle such as gluteus maximus, and gluteus minimus. By shape deltoid...

Compartments Muscles Iliopsoas Iliacus Psoas major Gluteus maximus Gluteus medius Gluteus minimus Tensor fasciae latae Piriformis Obturator internus Gemellus...