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quadratus femoris

Term ID
UBERON:0008537
Synonyms
  • musculus quadratus femoris
  • quadratus femoris muscle
Definition
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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratus_femoris_muscle
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