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Gemellus superior is a small muscle in the posterio-latereal portion of the [[hip]]. It works with [[Gemellus Inferior|gemellus inferior]] and [[Obturator Internus|obturator internus]] to externally rotate and extend the hip<ref>Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). ''Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function'' (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235</ref>. [[File:Gemellus superior.png|thumb]] | Gemellus superior is a small muscle in the posterio-latereal portion of the [[hip]]. It works with [[Gemellus Inferior|gemellus inferior]] and [[Obturator Internus|obturator internus]], to form the triceps coxae, to externally rotate and extend the hip<ref>Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). ''Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function'' (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235</ref>. [[File:Gemellus superior.png|thumb]] | ||
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The gemelli muscles act to externally (laterally) rotate the hip and to extend the hip. | |||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Gemellus superior is a small muscle in the posterio-latereal portion of the hip. It works with gemellus inferior and obturator internus, to form the triceps coxae, to externally rotate and extend the hip[1].
Origin[edit | edit source]
Gemellus superior originates from the outer (gluteal) surface of the spine of the ischium[2]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
It has a blended insertion with the upper part of the tendon of the Obturator internus.[2]
Nerve[edit | edit source]
L5, S1, and S2
Artery[edit | edit source]
Function[edit | edit source]
The gemelli muscles act to externally (laterally) rotate the hip and to extend the hip.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 237.
