Gluteus profundus muscle
Musculus gluteus [glutaeus] profundus
- Synonym: Deep gluteal muscle
Definition
Origin: Shaft of the ilium near the ischiatic spine.
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur.
Action: Extension of the hip and abduction.
Nerve: Gluteus cranialis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
