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Square thigh muscle

Square thigh muscle, m. quadratus femoris, has the form of a relatively thick rectangle, covered rear m. gluteus maximus. It starts from the lateral surface of the ischial tuberosity , and attaches to the intertrochanteric ridge, reaching the greater trochanter.


Function: rotates the hip outwards.

Innervation: n. ischiadicus (plexus sacralis) (LIV-SI).

Blood supply: aa. glutea inferior, circumflexa femoris medialis, obturatoria.

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