The gluteus minimus is the smallest of the three gluteal muscles, lying beneath the gluteus medius. It originates from the external surface of the ilium, between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines, and inserts onto the anterior aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur. This muscle functions primarily as a hip abductor, assisting in stabilising the pelvis during gait. It also contributes to medial rotation of the thigh and works alongside the gluteus medius to prevent the pelvis from dr