obturator externus

external obturator

An adductor muscle that attaches to the femur and the pelvis. In humans, the obturator externus muscle is a flat, triangular muscle, which covers the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis. It is sometimes considered part of the medial compartment of thigh, and sometimes considered part of the gluteal region. [WP,generalized].

Type Muscle
Nom latin external obturator
FMA ID 22299

Questions fréquentes

What is the obturator externus?
An adductor muscle that attaches to the femur and the pelvis. In humans, the obturator externus muscle is a flat, triangular muscle, which covers the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis. It is sometimes considered part of the medial compartment of thigh, and sometimes considered part of
What is the Latin name for the obturator externus?
The Latin name for the obturator externus is external obturator.

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