gluteus medius

gluteus medius muscle

One of three gluteal muscles, is a broad, thick, radiating muscle, situated on the outer surface of the pelvis. Its posterior third is covered by the gluteus maximus, its anterior two-thirds by the gluteal aponeurosis, which separates it from the superficial fascia and integument. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Muscle
Structure parente gluteal muscle
Nom latin gluteus medius muscle
FMA ID 22315

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gluteus medius?

One of three gluteal muscles, is a broad, thick, radiating muscle, situated on the outer surface of the pelvis. Its posterior third is covered by the gluteus maximus, its anterior two-thirds by the gluteal aponeurosis, which separates it from the superficial fascia and integument. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the gluteus medius?

The Latin name for the gluteus medius is gluteus medius muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22315 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001371 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — gluteus medius Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.