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Gluteus Minimus

Origin: Outer(external) surface of ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines.

Insertion: Anterior surface of the greater trochanter of the femur

Actions: Abducts thigh at hip. Anterior fibres medially rotate hip.

Innervation: Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)

Daily uses:

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Infraspinatus

Origin: Posterior surface of the scapula (below the spine of the scapula) .

Insertion: Greater tuberosity on the humerus .

Actions: Shoulder abduction,  External rotation.

Innervation: Suprascapular nerve .

Daily uses: Brushing hair.

Origin: Mid section of the lateral border of the scapula

Insertion: Greater tuberosity on the humerus

Actions:External rotation,  Shoulder adduction

Innervation: Axillary nerve

Daily uses: Brushing hair

Origin: Supraspinous fossa

Insertion: Greater tuberosity of the humerus

Actions: Abduction  Stabilisation of the humerus

Innervation: Suprascapular nerve

Daily uses: Holding shopping bags away from the body