Comparative Anatomy - Cat - Muscles - Thigh - Deep Pelvic | Quizlet

Set: Comparative Anatomy - Cat - Muscles - Thigh - Deep Pelvic

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	Term	Definition
	Piriformis	Origin - Sacral and caudal vertebrae. Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur. Action - Abducts thigh.
	Gluteus minimus	Origin - Ventral half of ilium. Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur. Action - Rotates thigh.
	Gemellus superior	Origin - ilium and ischium. Insertion - Greater trochanter of femur. Action - Rotates and abducts thigh.
	Obturator internus	Origin - Ramus of ischium. Insertion - Tendon of obturator internus. Action - Abducts thigh.
	Gemellus inferior	Origin - Lateral surface of the ischium. Insertion - Tendon of obturator internus. Action - Abducts thigh.
	Quadratus femoris	Origin - Tuberosity of ischium. Insertion - Greater and lesser trochanter. Action - Extends and rotates thigh.
	Obturator externus	Origin - Ramus of pubis and ischium. Insertion - Trochanteric fossa of femur. Action - Rotates and flexes thigh.

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Terms	7
Creator	Rcswed
Created	April 3, 2008
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Tags	anatomy, dissection, muscles
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