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Lower Extremity

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Question: Gluteus medius(deep to G. maximus)
Answer: External surface of ilium; between anterior & posterior gluteal linesLateral surface of greater trochanter of femurAbduction of thigh and medial rotation of thigh (anterior fibers), lateral rotation (posterior fibers)Steadies pelvisTilts pelvis to same side during locomotion allowing opposite side foot to clear ground (fixing of femur and abduction tilts the pelvis)Superior gluteal nerve (dorsal divisions of L4,L5,S1)

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