Other Names

• Hip
• Hip Abductor

Heads

1. Anterior Fibers
2. Posterior Fibers

Also see

• Gluteus Minimus
• Gluteus Maximus

Movement

Hip

• Abduction [1, 2]
• Transverse Abduction [1, 2]
• Internal Rotation [1]
• External Rotation (during Abduction) [2]

Attachments

Origin

• Ilium
  • External Surface just below crest
    • Anterior [1]
    • Posterior [2]

Insertion

• Femur
  • Greater Trochanter
    • Posterior and Lateral Surface [1, 2]