Quadratus Femoris Muscle Flashcards

Flashcards are a great way to memorise information about the quadratus femoris muscle. Test your knowledge of anatomy using the quadratus femoris flashcards below.
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Origin

Ischial tuberosity

Insertion

Quadrate tubercle & just below it

Actions

Hip lateral rotation
Hip stabilisation

Innervation

Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)

Blood Supply

Inferior gluteal artery (main)
Medial circumflex femoral artery (supplemental)

Would you like to learn more about the quadratus femoris muscle? Then check out the quadratus femoris muscle article and video by clicking the link below:
Quadratus Femoris Muscle Anatomy

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