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gluteus medius

Term ID
UBERON:0001371
Synonyms
  • gluteus medius muscle
  • musculus gluteus medius
Definition
One of three gluteal muscles, is a broad, thick, radiating muscle, situated on the outer surface of the pelvis. Its posterior third is covered by the gluteus maximus, its anterior two-thirds by the gluteal aponeurosis, which separates it from the superficial fascia and integument. [WP,unvetted]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluteus_medius_muscle
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