Gemellus Inferior

Gemellus Inferior

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.