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Obturator internus

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origin from portions of ilium and ischium

insert on medial aspect of trochanter

action: lateral rotation and hip stabilization

2
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Obturator externus

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origin from the external surface of the obturator membrane and passes posterior to the femoral neck

inserts onto the medial surface of the greater trochanter

action: lateral rotation

3
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Gemellus superior

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small muscle located above and below the distal borders of the obturator internus

action: lateral rotation and hip stabilization

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Gemellus inferior

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small muscle located above and below the distal borders of the obturator internus

action: lateral rotation and hip stabilization

5
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Quadratus femoris

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origin from the lateral ischium and attaches to the posterior aspect of the greater trochanter

action: lateral rotation and hip stabilization

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Piriformis

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origin on the anterior sacrum (2-4)

insert on top of greater trohanter

action: laterally rotates thigh abduction of thigh