GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gluteus medius is the prime mover of abduction at hip joint. Anterior portion of Gluteus medius abduct, assist in flexion and medial rotation of hip. Posterior portion of Gluteus medius abduct, assist in ext and lateral rotation of hip. More items

Detailed explanation-2: -Gluteus medius is the prime mover of abduction at hip joint. It is located on the lateral aspect of the upper buttock, below the iliac crest. The superior muscle is broad with the muscle narrowing towards its insertional tendon giving it a fan-shape.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gluteus medius muscle is the primary muscle responsible for hip abduction. The synergist muscles are the psoas, piriformis, TLF, quadratus lumborum and rectus femoris.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hip abduction is the movement of the leg away from the midline of the body. We use this action every day when we step to the side, get out of bed, and get out of the car. The hip abductors are important and often forgotten muscles that contribute to our ability to stand, walk, and rotate our legs with ease.

Detailed explanation-5: -The gluteus minimus predominantly acts as a hip stabilizer and abductor of the hip. The muscle’s blood supply and innervation are from the superior gluteal artery and superior gluteal nerve, respectively. Damage to the nerve or muscle may result in sagging of the pelvis, also known as the Trendelenburg sign.