Quadratus femoris

System Muscular
SNOMED CT 245020003

Quadratus femoris

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.

The Quadratus femoris is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as