Definition of Gluteus minimus

1. Noun. The innermost of the three gluteal muscles.

Generic synonyms: Glute, Gluteal Muscle, Gluteus, Gluteus Muscle

Medical Definition of Gluteus minimus

1. Origin, ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines; insertion, greater trochanter of femur; action, abducts thigh; nerve supply, superior gluteal. Synonym: musculus gluteus minimus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gluteus Minimus

glutenins
glutenous
glutens
gluteofemoral
gluteofemoral bursa
gluteoinguinal
glutes
glutethimide
glutethimides
gluteus
gluteus maximus
gluteus maximus gait
gluteus medius
gluteus medius bursae
gluteus medius gait
gluteus minimus (current term)
gluteus minimus bursa
gluteus muscle
gluteuses
glutin
glutinane
glutination
glutinative
glutinoid
glutinosity
glutinous
glutinous rice
glutinously
glutinousness
glutony

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