Gemellus Superior
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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].
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]
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Resources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Palastanga, NIgel; Soames, Roger (November 2011). Physiotherapy Essentials : Anatomy and Human Movement : Structure and Function (6th ed.). London, GBR: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 235
- ↑ 2.0 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.
