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
- SCTID 245020003 per UBERON