Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- QUADRATUS FEMORIS - | |
ORIGIN: | Lateral border of ischial tuberosity |
INSERTION: | Quadrate tubercle of femur and a vertical line below this to the level of lesser trocanter |
ACTION: | laterally rotates and stabilizes hip |
NERVE: | Nerve to quadratus femoris (L4, 5, S1) |