pemellus Muscles that Abduct the Thigh Origin Insertion Action Gluteus Medius* Gluteus Minimus Tensor Fasciae Latae Gluteus medius (cut) Oluteus minimus Superior Piritormis Obturator internus Obturator externus Interior gemellus Quadratus femoris Gluteus foun maximu (e) Lateral rotators of the thigh, deep muscles of gluteal region
pemellus Muscles that Abduct the Thigh Origin Insertion Action Gluteus Medius* Gluteus Minimus Tensor Fasciae Latae Gluteus medius (cut) Oluteus minimus Superior Piritormis Obturator internus Obturator externus Interior gemellus Quadratus femoris Gluteus foun maximu (e) Lateral rotators of the thigh, deep muscles of gluteal region
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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
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Transcribed Image Text:(a) Posterior muscle of the hip and thigh,
superficial view
Muscles that Abduct the Thigh
Origin
Insertion
Action
Gluteus Medius*
Gluteus Minimus*
Tensor Fasciae Latae*
Gluteus medius (cut)
Gluteus minimus
Superior
gemellus
Piriformis
Obturator
internus
Obturator externus
Inferior
gemellus
Quadratus femoris
Gluteus maximus
(cut)
(c) Lateral rotators of the thigh, deep muscles of
gluteal region
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