Gluteus Medius

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Region
Pelvis
Yin/Yang
Yang
TCM Element
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Yuan

Muscle

Origin: External superior surface of the ilium from anterior to posterior.

Insertion: Oblique ridge on the lateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.

Action: Abducts the hip joint. Anterior fibres assist in flexion and medial rotation of the femur. Posterior fibres assist in extension of the hip and lateral rotation.

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Monitoring

Position: Lying supine, abduct hip 30° lateral and slightly dorsal. Knee remains extended.

Rotation: Slight external rotation of the femur. (If this slight external rotation is not applied the gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae will have the mechanical advantage)

Stabilise: Opposite side lateral leg.

Monitor: Apply pressure at the lateral leg above the ankle toward adduction and slight flexion.

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Note: watch for recruitment of the abdominals, quads, ITB/TFL and the gluteus maximus

Corrrections

Associations:

Nerve Supply: Superior gluteal - L4, L5, S1.

Visceral Nerves:

Sympathetic: T5-T9

Parasympathetic: Vagus X

Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:

Anterior: Bilateral between rib 3 & 4 next to the sternum

Posterior: Bilateral 2cm from midline at between T3 & T4.

Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bregma.

Yuan point: GB40

Nutrition: Vit. C, RNA.