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gluteus minimus

glutaeus minimus

The smallest of the three gluteal muscles, situated immediately beneath the gluteus medius.

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Type Muscle
Latin Name glutaeus minimus
FMA ID 22317

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gluteus minimus?

The smallest of the three gluteal muscles, situated immediately beneath the gluteus medius.

What is the Latin name for the gluteus minimus?

The Latin name for the gluteus minimus is glutaeus minimus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22317 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008521 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — gluteus minimus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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