Obturator externus

System Muscular
SNOMED CT 245026009

Obturator externus

Definition

An adductor muscle that attaches to the femur and the pelvis. In humans, the obturator externus muscle is a flat, triangular muscle, which covers the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis. It is sometimes considered part of the medial compartment of thigh, and sometimes considered part of the gluteal region. [WP,generalized].

Also known as external obturator, M. obturator externus — per UBERON

The Obturator externus is a part of the Muscular.

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