Origin
Outer surface of ilium between middle (anterior) and inferior gluteal lines
Insertion
Anterior surface of greater trochanter
Actions
Abducts femur, rotates thigh medially
Nerve
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Note
In locomotion, this muscle (along with the Gluteus Medius) prevents the pelvis from dropping (adduction of thigh) toward the opposite swinging leg.
