Obturator externus

Origin	Obturator foramen and obturatory membrane
Insertion	Medial aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action(s)	Adduct thigh, rotate laterally thigh
Nerve Supply	Posterior branch of obturator nerve (third and fourth lumbar nerves)
Arterial Supply	Obturator artery
Physical Exam	Enter physical examination maneuvers for muscle
Clinical Importance	Enter clinical importance of muscle
Disease States	Enter links to pages where muscle involved
Discussion	Relations: The obturator vessels lie between the muscle and the obturator membrane; the anterior branch of the obturator nerve reaches the thigh by passing in front of the muscle, and the posterior branch by piercing it.

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Last Updated on June 27, 2024

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