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gluteus minimus

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[min-uh-muhs] / ˈmɪn ə məs /

noun

glutei minimi plural
  1. the innermost muscle of the buttocks, involved in the abduction and rotation of the thigh.


Etymology

Origin of gluteus minimus

< New Latin: smallest gluteus

Example Sentences

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The large and strong gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus extend and abduct the femur.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

There might also be trigger points in the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, and piriformis.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2010

As for the gluteus minimus, it is deeply situated, and more or less sharply marked off from the second of the preceding muscles.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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