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Gluteus Maximus
Origin: Posterior gluteal line of ilium, sacrum, coccyx
Insertion: Iliotibial band and gluteal tuberosity of the femur
Joint crossed: Hip
Actions: Extension and external rotation
Gluteus Medius
Origin: Between anterior and posterior gluteal lines of ilium
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Joint crossed: Hip
Actions: Abduction and external rotation
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Gluteus Minimus
Origin: Between anterior and inferior gluteal lines of
ilium
Insertion: Greater trochanter
Joint crossed: Hip
Actions: Abduction, internal rotation, flexion
Piriformis
Origin: Anterior sacrum
Insertion: Superior border of
greater trochanter
Joint crossed: Hip
Actions: External Rotation,
horizontal abduction
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