Superior gemellus

Origin	Spine of ischium
Insertion	Obturator internus tendon
Action(s)	Rotates laterally thigh
Nerve Supply	Nerve to obturator internus (S1, S2, S3)
Arterial Supply	Inferior gluteal artery
Physical Exam	Enter physical examination maneuvers for muscle
Clinical Importance	Enter clinical importance of muscle
Disease States	Enter links to pages where muscle involved
Discussion	The superior gemellus muscle is a muscle of the human body. The Gemelli are two small muscular fasciculi, accessories to the tendon of the Obturator internus which is received into a groove between them. The Gemellus superior, the smaller of the two, arises from the outer surface of the spine of the ischium, blends with the upper part of the tendon of the Obturator internus, and is inserted with it into the medial surface of the greater trochanter. It is sometimes wanting.

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Last Updated on June 27, 2024

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