This gait is precipitated by strain to the gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus.
In half of cases, it inserts into the anterior surface of the insertion aponeurosis of the adductor minimus.
The adductor minimus is an incompletely separated subdivision of the adductor magnus.
The minimus has similar functions and both muscles are inserted onto the greater trochanter.
The tensor fasciae latae works in synergy with the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles to abduct and medially rotate the femur.
In addition to this, the relatively wide shape (front to back) of the pelvis provides greater leverage for the gluteus medius and minimus.
Additionally, with the hip flexed the gluteus medius and minimus internally rotate the thigh.
Hip abduction is performed primarily by the hip abductors (gluteus medius and minimus).
