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Last Update: 07/30/2024 08:26 AM
Current Deck: 01 Anki Avengers::LEAPMed 01::01ANA::23.2Muscular (Bryan Edition)::03 Lower Limb::Innervation
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MuscleName
Superior gemellus
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Origin
Origin (proximal):
The superior gemellus arises from the spine of the ischium.
The inferior gemellus arises from the ischial tuberosity.
Insertion
Insertion (distal):
Both muscle tendons blend with the tendon of the obturator internus
to insert on the medial aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur
Innervation
Innervation:
The superior gemellus is supplied by the nerve to the obturator internus (L5 and S1).
The inferior gemellus is innervated by a branch of the nerve to the quadratus femoris (L5 and S1).
Actions
Action:
Rotates extended
thigh laterally
Can also assist in Abduction of Thigh
when hip is flexed
Stabilizes hip joint
Attachments
Extra
Plate
Atlas Plate 483
Origin Pictures
Insertion Pictures
Innervation Pictures
Muscle Table
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