Muscles, movements, and exercises

1. Gluteus Medius: Origin
Lateral
Surface of
the Ilium,
below crest

2. Gluteus Medius: Insertion
• Found on posterior
and middle
surfaces of greater
trochanter of femur

3. Gluteus Medius: Actions/Uses
• Abduction of the hip.
• Lateral pelvic rotation.
• Internal rotation of the hip.
• External rotation and
extension of the hip.
• Rubber band stretches,
vertical leg lifts.
• Volleyball, walking.

4. Gluteus Minimus: Origin
Lateral
surface of the
Ilium, below
origin of
gluteus
medius.

5. Insertion
• Anterior surface of
greater trochanter of
femur.
• Found most Inferior
of the gluteus
muscles.

6. Gluteus Minimus: Actions/Uses
• Abduction of the hip.
• Lateralpelvic rotation.
• Internal rotation as femur
abducts.
• Flexion of the hip.
• Running, jumping,
squatting, swimming
• Lunges, Pilates leg lifts

7. Tensor Fasciae : Origin
• Anterior Iliac
crest.
• Surface of
Ilium just
below crest.

8. Adductor Longus: Insertion
• ¼ of the way
down from the
thigh.
• Gerdy’s
Tubercle of
anterolateral
tibial condyle.

9. Tensor Fasciae: Actions/Uses
• Abduction of the
hip.
• Flexion of the hip.
• Internal rotation of
the hip as it flexes.
• Anterior pelvic
rotation.
• Yoga, powerlifting,
track and field,
diving.
• Lateral Shuffle,
Cable Hip
Abduction.