right quadratus femoris
In 3 atlases
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
The 3D model shows 2 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.
Neighbouring structures
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Identifiers
- FMA
- 22338
- Wikidata
- Q66514405