Gluteus Medius (Glut Med L)
The M. Gluteus Medius (Gluteus Medius) is a muscle of the hip region. It is responsible for hip abduction, pelvic stabilization in single-leg stance (Trendelenburg), anterior fibers: internal rotation, posterior fibers: external rotation. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Hip abduction, pelvic stabilization in single-leg stance (Trendelenburg), anterior fibers: internal rotation, posterior fibers: external rotation
50% on line between iliac crest and greater trochanter
Orientation: Parallel to line iliac crest-greater trochanter
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192
Hip abduction in side-lying against resistance
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Gluteus Medius:
50% on line between iliac crest and greater trochanter. Orientation: Parallel to line iliac crest-greater trochanter. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Hip abduction in side-lying against resistance. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Gluteus Medius is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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