Deep Lateral Rotators (Group)
Region: Hip & Thigh Muscles · All hip & thigh muscles
Deep Lateral Rotators (Group) at a glance
| Origin | Sacrum, ischium and obturator membrane (inside and behind the pelvis) |
|---|---|
| Insertion | Greater trochanter region of the femur |
| Actions | Rotate the thigh outward; Hold the femoral head in the socket |
| Nerve supply | Sacral plexus branches (L5–S2) and obturator nerve |
◆ Good to know
Piriformis, the obturator muscles, the gemelli and quadratus femoris — the hip's equivalent of the rotator cuff, working as short stabilisers under the gluteals.
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Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.