Pronunciation (GLOO-te-us MIN-i-mus) Origin/Proximal Attachment Outer aspect of ilium (between anterior & inferior gluteal lines) Insertion/Distal Attachment Greater trochanter (anterior to gluteus medius); articular Action/Relevance Abducts & internally rotates the thigh capsule of hip joint Stabilizes pelvis especially during gait cycle Innervation Superior Gluteal nerve (L4, 5,S1) Notes Lies deep to glut med and is covered by it. | 
