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Gluteus Minimus

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Gluteus Minimus:

Proximal Attachment - External surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

Distal Attachment - Anterior surface of greater trochanter of femur

Innervation - Superior gluteal nerve

Action - Abduct and medially rotate thigh; keep pelvis level when ipsilateral limb is weight-bearing and advance opposite (unsupported) side during its swing phase

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