superior gemellus (muscle)

su·pe·ri·or ge·mel·lus (mus·cle)

[TA] deep muscle of gluteal region; origin, ischial spine and margin of lesser sciatic notch; insertion, tendon of musculus obturator internus; action, rotates thigh laterally; nerve supply, sacral plexus. Synonym(s): musculus gemellus superior [TA], gemellus