quadratus femoris

Definition

One of six small hip muscles in the lateral rotator group

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Relations

Origin

tuberosity of the ischium

Insertion

quadrate tubercle

Action

laterally rotation of the hip joint

Innervation

nerve to quadratus femoris muscle

Sub-structures

• left quadratus femoris
• right quadratus femoris

Neighbouring structures

• gemellus
• gluteus maximus
• gluteus medius
• gluteus minimus
• obturator muscle
• piriformis
• tensor fasciae latae

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Identifiers

TA2

2608

TA98

A04.7.02.015

FMA

22321

UBERON

0008537

Wikidata

Q1428240