Summary Muscles of the gluteal region anatomy

Gluteal muscles

Muscle Origin Insertion Action


Superficial Abductors + Extensors of femur



Gluteal
tuberosity
of femur
and
Outer surface of ilium, sacrum, iliotibial Main extensor of thigh + lateral
Gluteus maximus coccyx and sacrotuberous ligament tract rotation




Abduction + medial rotn.
Prevents pelvic "dropping" on
contralateral side


Lateral
surface of
greater
Gluteus medius (fan trochante
shaped) Outer surface of ilium r

Anterior
side of
greater
trochante
Gluteus minimus Ilium r
Anterior superior iliac spine, Iliotibial Flexion of hip + stability of knee
Tensor fascia lata anterior iliac crest tract when standing
Deep Lateral rotators of hip
Greater
Piriformis (most trochante
superior deep muscle) Anterior surface of sacrum r




Greater
trochante Lateral rotation + Abduction of
hip
r
Gemellus superior Ischial spine