The place to find definitions and learn about creative terms.

Search
Categories

  
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Creative Glossary > Artist Anatomy > Gluteus Medius
Term Details
Term: Gluteus Medius
Subcategory: General
Definition: Part of the hip and thigh section of the body, the gluteus medius includes a wide area on the lateral surface of the ilium.  It is located at the great trochanter of the femur.  The function of the gluteus medius is to lift the thigh to the side. Moreover, its anterior and posterior sections rotate it medially and from side-to-side.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

 

Home | About | Terms of Use | Contact
Copyright © 2008 Creativeglossary.com. All Rights Reserved.