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quadratus femoris

musculus quadratus femoris

The quadratus femoris is, as its name implies, a flat, quadrilateral skeletal muscle. Located on the posterior side of the hip joint, it is a strong lateral rotator and adductor of the thigh, but also acts to stabilize the femoral head in the Acetabulum.

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Tipo Muscle
Nome latino musculus quadratus femoris
FMA ID 22321

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quadratus femoris?

The quadratus femoris is, as its name implies, a flat, quadrilateral skeletal muscle. Located on the posterior side of the hip joint, it is a strong lateral rotator and adductor of the thigh, but also acts to stabilize the femoral head in the Acetabulum.

What is the Latin name for the quadratus femoris?

The Latin name for the quadratus femoris is musculus quadratus femoris.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22321 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008537 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — quadratus femoris Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.