What Is Obturator Externus

Obturator externus (OE) muscle is the conical shaped short external rotator located in the outer side of obturator membrane in lateral wall of pelvis.

What is the main action of the obturator Internus?

Internal obturator muscleNerveNerve to obturator internus (L5, S1, S2)ActionsAbducts & laterally rotates the extended hip and abducts the flexed thigh at the hip, and stabilizes the hip during walkingIdentifiersLatinMusculus obturatorius internus

What does the obturator nerve control?

The obturator nerve (L2–L4) supplies the pectineus; adductor (longus, brevis, and magnus); gracilis; and external obturator muscles. This nerve controls adduction and rotation of the thigh. A small cutaneous zone on the internal thigh is supplied by sensory fibers.

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