Inferior Gemellus

Description

Illustration of Inferior Gemellus

Illustration of Triceps Coxae

Name

• Inferior Gemellus

Origin

• Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion

• Femur (medial aspect of greater trochanter)

Actions

• External Rotation and Abduction of thigh
• Stabilizes Femur in acetabulum

Vascular Supply

• Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery

Nerve

• Quadratus Femoris Nerve
• Rarely, from branches of the Nerve to Obturator Internus

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Physical Exam Hip
• Hip Anatomy (Main)
• Hip Pain (Main)

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