Summary
Location: | One of the deep muscles of the hip and is located in the posterior (back) part of the hip joint. |
Information
Group: | Hip and Pelvis |
Subgroup: | Gemellus |
Side(s) of body: | Back |
Function/action: | Hip Lateral Rotator |
Details
Joint: | Hip |
Bone: | Pelvis, Femur |
Origin: | Ischial tuberosity, which is a bony prominence at the base of the ischium. |
Insertion: | Medial surface of the greater trochanter of the femur. |
Exercises
Secondary muscle in: | Hip Abduction, Lying Side Leg Raise, Side Leg Raise, Side Lunge, Jumping Jack |