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Gluteus Medius

Origin: Pelvis (Ilium- Posterior/ Lateral)

Insertion: Femur (Greater Trochanter)

Action: Hip Abduction, External Rotation (posterior fibers), Internal Rotation (anterior fibers), Maintains Pelvic Stability in single leg stance

Innervation: L4-S1 (Superior Gluteal Nerve)