where is the gluteus medius located
There are two muscles to consider: 1  The gluteus medius muscle is located at the outer part of the hip. 2  The gluteus minimus is the smallest of the gluteal muscles and is located immediately beneath the gluteus medius.
Gluteus medius: This muscle originates on the ilium between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines and inserts on the lateral portion of the greater trochanter of the femur. Itâs innervated by the superior gluteal nerve.