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what are the lateral rotator muscles of the thigh |
piriformis Obturator internus Superior and Inferior gemellus Quadratus femoris |
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what is the proximal attachment of these muscles |
bony pelvis |
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what is the distal attachment of these muscles |
greater trochanter of femur |
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what is the action of these muscles |
lateral (external) rotation of femur |
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where are these muscles located in comparison to the gluteal muscles |
deep to maximus and inferior to medius |
