The smallest muscles that makes up the glutes
The gluteus minimus is the smallest muscle of the gluteal muscles.
Together with thegluteus maximusandgluteus medius, these three muscles make up the glutes.
Your glutes help shape your butt, stabilize your hips, rotate your legs, and raise your thigh.
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It attaches to thefemur(the thighbone).
Separating the gluteus minimus and the gluteus medius are superior gluteal nerves and blood vessels.
How it moves depends on the location of the femur.
When the thigh is extended, it helps abduct.
Activities like walking and exercising may also be painful.
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