Overview
The largest of the gluteal muscles. It covers the lateral surface of the wing of the ilium and is partly covered caudally by the gluteus superficialis.
Origin
Gluteal surface and crest of the ilium, and the gluteal fascia.
Insertion
Greater trochanter of the femur (trochanter major).
Action
Extends the hip and abducts the pelvic limb.
Innervation
Cranial gluteal nerve (n. gluteus cranialis).