Main Model


45  Gemellus inferior muscle

Inferior gemellus
Proximal Attachment: Ischial tuberosity
Distal Attachment: Medial surface of greater trochanter (trochanteric fossa) of femur
Innervation: Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1) - Same nerve supply as quadratus femoris
Main Action(s): Laterally rotates extended thigh and abducts flexed thigh; steadies femoral head in acetabulum