Muscle origin
Anterior (externus) and posterior (internus) surface of the obturator membrane and bony boundaries of the obturator foramen.
Muscle insertion
Trochanteric fossa of femur (externus) and medial surface of greater trochanter of femur (internus)
Muscle function
Stability of hip, hip external rotation and abduction
Nerve innervation
Externus L3-4 (lowett reactor C2-3)
Internus L5-S1 (lowett reactor C1)
Primary muscle type
Tonic / Type I (60-70%)
Myofascial lines
None
Primary inhibatory muscles
Tensor fascia latae, Rectus femoris
Organ relationship (T1-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Associated muscles
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