Subgluteus Medius Bursa

Description

Bursa of the hip including Subgluteus Minimus Bursa, Subgluteus Medius Bursa, and Greater Trochanteric Bursa

Subglute medius bursitis

Name

• Subgluteus Medius Bursa

General

• One of the bursa on the lateral aspect of the hip joint
• Located deep to insertion of the gluteus medius tendon
• Covers a region of the superior lateral facet of the greater trochanter

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Clinical Significance

• Subgluteus Medius Bursitis
• Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

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See Also

• Hip Pain Main
• Hip Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Hip
• Bursae Anatomy Main

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