Origins, Insertions And Functions Of The Deep Hip Rotater Muscles Flashcards
Superior Gemellus
Origin: Ischial Spine
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Function: Lateral Rotation Of The Hip
Obturator Internus
Origin: Posterior Aspect of the Obturator Foramen
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Function: Lateral Rotation of the Hip, Assists with Abduction of a Flexed Hip
Inferior Gemellus
Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Function: Lateral Rotation of the Hip, Assists with Abduction of Flexed Hip
Quadratus Femoris
Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Function: Lateral Rotation of the Hip
Obturator Externus
Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Function: Lateral Rotation of the Hip, Assists with Abduction of a Flexed Hip
Piriformis
Origin: Anterior surface of the Sacrum
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Function: Lateral Rotation Of The Hip, Assists with Abduction of Flexed Hip