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Gemellus superior

the upper of the two twin muscles belonging to the profound dorsal hip musculature
Origin: superior: spina ischiadica
insertion: fossa trochanterica
innervation: short branchesfrom Plexus sacralis (L5-S2 / L4-S1) or nervus musculi quadrati femoris
Antagonists:
Movement: Exorotation in the hip joint, extension and adduction