the obturator internus muscle's tendon separates the superior gemellus muscle from the inferior gemellus muscle.
the obturator internus muscle's tendon separates the superior gemellus muscle from the inferior gemellus muscle.
which muscle's tendon separates the superior gemellus muscle from the inferior gemellus muscle?
the obturator internus
superior gemellus muscle









































the superior gemellus muscle is a muscle of the human body.









































the gemelli are two small muscular fasciculi, accessories to the tendon of the obturator internus which is received into a groove between them.









































the gemellus superior, the smaller of the two, arises from the outer (gluteal) surface of the spine of the ischium, blends with the upper part of the tendon of the obturator internus. in some people, the fibres of the gemellus superior extend further than average, and are prolonged onto the medial surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.
superior gemellus muscle
the body contains a prominent spine, which serves as the origin for the superior gemellus muscle. the indentation inferior to the spine is the lesser sciatic notch. continuing down the posterior side, the ischial tuberosity is a thick, rough-surfaced prominence below the lesser sciatic notch. this is the portion that supports weight while sitting (especially noticeable on a hard surface) and can be felt simply by sitting on the fingers. it serves as the origin for the inferior gemellus muscle and the hamstrings.
ischium