Origin
Ischial spine
Insertion
Medial surface of the greater trochanter
Actions
- Lateral rotation of hip
- Assists with abduction when hip is flexed
Innervation
- Primarily the nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)
- Additionally the nerve to the quadratus femoris (S4, S5) in some individuals
Blood Supply
- Inferior gluteal artery
Would you like to learn more about the superior gemellus muscle? Then check out the superior gemellus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Superior Gemellus Muscle Anatomy
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