left gemellus superior

Muscular

3D model: left gemellus superior
left gemellus superior
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In 2 atlases

Definition

one of six small hip muscles in the lateral rotator group

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Relations

Origin
iliopubic eminence
Insertion
trochanteric fossa
Action
laterally rotation of the hip joint
Innervation
Nerve to obturator internus

The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

FMA
22335
Wikidata
Q66514402