The Gluteals Muscle GroupThe Gluteals consist of 3 muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. Also known as glutes, these muscles act as antagonists to themselves.
Gluteus MaximusOrigins are posterior sacrum, posterior coccyx, and posterior iliac crest.Insertions are gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial band. Actions--laterally rotates the hip, adducts the hip, and extends the hip. This is the strongest hip extensor. It can be more than 1 inch thick. This is your power muscle for getting up from a chair, for climbing and for running. Below is the muscles study aid for massage therapy students.
Gluteus MediusOrigin is superior gluteal line.Insertion is greater trochanter. Actions--abducts hip and medially rotates hip. This muscle allows us to stand on one leg by stabilizing the hip.
Gluteus MinimusOrigin is inferior gluteal line.Insertion is greater trochanter. Actions--medially rotates hip and abducts hip. Synergist to gluteus medius.
Return from Gluteals to Muscles
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