Lumbar Spine Muscles Gluteus Medius physical therapy multimedia. <br />DESCRIPTION<br /> Gluteus medius is a broad, thick, fan-shaped muscle, most of which lies beneath gluteus maximus.<br /><br />ORIGIN<br /> Gluteus medius originates from the outer surface of the ilium between the iliac crest and posterior gluteal line above and the anterior gluteal line below, and from the fascia superficial to its upper part.<br /><br />INSERTION<br /> Gluteus medius inserts onto a ridge that slants downwards and forwards on the lateral surface of the greater trochanter.<br /><br />VARIATIONS<br /> Gluteus medius sometimes has a deep slip attached to the upper border of the trochanter. The posterior border of gluteus medius sometimes fuses with piriformis.<br /><br />FUNCTION<br /> Gluteus medius works with gluteus minimus to prevent the pelvis sagging to the unsupported side during one leg support in walking and running.<br />Visit http:/www.medilaw.tv for more information. Lumbar Spine Muscles Gluteus Medius physical therapy multimedia.
