Muscle origin
Ischial tuberosity, sacrotuberous ligament and linea aspera of femur
Muscle insertion
Lateral aspect of the head of Fibula
Muscle function
Hip extension, knee flexion and external rotation of Tibia. Control of Fibula
Nerve innervation
L5-S2 (Lovett reactor C1)
Primary muscle type
Phasic / Type IIx (65-75%)
Myofascial lines
Superficial back line
Spiral line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Psoas major, Iliacus, Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Gastrocnemius, Peroneus, Tibialis anterior, Soleus
Organ relationship (T15-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Associated muscles
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