Gemellus Inferior: Difference between revisions
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Gemellus inferior is a small muscle along the lower border of the Tendon of the Obturator internus | |||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
Ischial tuberosity Lower part of lesser sciatic notch | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
Blends with tendon of obturator internus, and gets inserted into medial surface of greater trochanter of femur | |||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Nerve to quadratus femoris (L4, L5, S1) | |||
=== Artery === | === Artery === | ||
Supplied by medial circumflex femoral artery | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
Lateral rotators of thigh at the hip joint | |||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
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[[Category:Anatomy]] [[Category:Muscles]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:26, 25 February 2019
Original Editor -Nikhil Benhur Abburi
Top Contributors - Shaimaa Eldib, Nikhil Benhur Abburi, Wendy Snyders, Kim Jackson, Abbey Wright, Carina Therese Magtibay and Wanda van Niekerk
Description[edit | edit source]
Gemellus inferior is a small muscle along the lower border of the Tendon of the Obturator internus
Origin[edit | edit source]
Ischial tuberosity Lower part of lesser sciatic notch
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Blends with tendon of obturator internus, and gets inserted into medial surface of greater trochanter of femur
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Nerve to quadratus femoris (L4, L5, S1)
Artery[edit | edit source]
Supplied by medial circumflex femoral artery
Function[edit | edit source]
Lateral rotators of thigh at the hip joint