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It works with gemellus superior to externally (laterally) rotate the [[hip]] and provide dynamic stability to the hip joint. | It works with gemellus superior to externally (laterally) rotate the [[hip]] and provide dynamic stability to the hip joint. | ||
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Description:[1][edit | edit source]
Gemellus inferior is the second of the gemelli muscles. It lies inferior to gemellus superior and the Obturator internus tendon [2].
Origin:[edit | edit source]
Ischial tuberosity and 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 supply:[edit | edit source]
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris (L4, L5, S1)[3]
Artery :[edit | edit source]
Supplied by medial circumflex femoral artery.
Function:[edit | edit source]
It works with gemellus superior to externally (laterally) rotate the hip and provide dynamic stability to the hip joint.
References:[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Miniato MA, Varacallo M. Anatomy, Back, Lumbosacral Trunk. InStatPearls [Internet] 2019 Mar 9. StatPearls Publishing.
- ↑ Häggström, Mikael (2014). "Medical gallery of Mikael Häggström 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.008. ISSN 2002-4436
- ↑ Honma S, Jun Y, Horiguchi M. The human gemelli muscles and their nerve supplies. Kaibogaku zasshi. Journal of anatomy. 1998 Aug;73(4):329-35.
- ↑ Kenhub - Learn human anatomy. Functions of the gemelli muscles (preview) - 3D Human Anatomy | Kenhub. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWuoa-XJPXg [last accessed 25/07/2019]
