Quadratus Femoris

Quadratus Femoris

Summary

Location:Deep within the gluteal muscles, specifically underneath the gluteus maximus.

Information

Group:Hip and Pelvis
Side(s) of body:Back
Function/Action:Hip Lateral Rotator

Details

Joint:Hip
Bone:Pelvis, Femur
Origin:Ischial tuberosity, which is the bony prominence at the base of the pelvis.
Insertion:Intertrochanteric crest of the femur, which is a ridge on the back of the femur between the greater and lesser trochanters.