Gemellus Superior

Gemellus Superior

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 spine, a bony prominence in the ischium (part of the hip bone).
Insertion:Greater trochanter of the femur, which is a bony prominence on the upper part of the thigh bone.