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Obturator Externus

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Origin

  • Anterior surface of obturator membrane
  • Obturator foramen (bony aspects)

Insertion

  • Femur (trochanteric fossa)

Actions

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

Vascular Supply

  • Obturator Artery
  • Medical Circumflex Femoral Artery

Nerve

  • Obturator Nerve (L3-L4)

Clinical Significance


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Chris Hauglid on 7 July 2020 18:24:14
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