iliacus

Definition

flat, triangular muscle which fills the iliac fossa

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Relations

Origin

iliac fossa, sacrum

Insertion

lesser trochanter

Action

flexion of the hip joint, medially rotating the hip joint

Innervation

nerve to iliacus

Sub-structures

• left iliacus
• right iliacus

Neighbouring structures

• gluteal muscle

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2

2594

TA98

A04.7.02.003

FMA

22310

UBERON

0001369

Wikidata

Q1508879