Main Model
41 Gluteus medius muscle
Gluteus medius
Proximal Attachment: External surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
Distal Attachment: Lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur
Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
Main Action(s): Abducts and medially rotates thigh; keeps pelvis level when ipsilateral limb is weight-bearing and advances opposite (unsupported) side during its swing phase