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== Description  ==
== Description  ==
Gemellus superior works with [[Gemellus Inferior|gemellus inferior]] and [[Obturator Internus|obturator internus]] in the posterior part of the [[hip]]. It works to externally rotate and extend the hip<ref>Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). ''Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function'' (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235</ref>. [[File:Gemellus superior.png|thumb]]
Gemellus superior is a small muscle in the posterio-latereal portion of the [[hip]]. It works with [[Gemellus Inferior|gemellus inferior]] and [[Obturator Internus|obturator internus]] to externally rotate and extend the hip<ref>Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). ''Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function'' (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235</ref>. [[File:Gemellus superior.png|thumb]]


=== Origin ===
=== Origin ===
Gemellus superior originates from the outer (gluteal) surface of the spine of the [[Pelvis|ischium]]<ref name=":0">Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). ''Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function'' (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 237.</ref>


=== Insertion  ===
=== Insertion  ===
It has a blended insertion with the upper part of the tendon of the Obturator internus.<ref name=":0" />


=== Nerve ===
=== Nerve ===
Innervated by the muscular branches of the sacral plexus


=== Artery ===
=== Artery ===

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Description[edit | edit source]

Gemellus superior is a small muscle in the posterio-latereal portion of the hip. It works with gemellus inferior and obturator internus to externally rotate and extend the hip[1].

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Origin[edit | edit source]

Gemellus superior originates from the outer (gluteal) surface of the spine of the ischium[2]

Insertion[edit | edit source]

It has a blended insertion with the upper part of the tendon of the Obturator internus.[2]

Nerve[edit | edit source]

Innervated by the muscular branches of the sacral plexus

Artery[edit | edit source]

Function[edit | edit source]

Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]

Assessment[edit | edit source]

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Resources[edit | edit source]

  1. Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235
  2. 2.0 2.1 Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 237.