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Gemellus superior

Etymology:

L. diminutive of geminus: "twin, double, paired, twofold, both, two"


In medical terminology, "gemellus" is used to refer to small accessory muscles that are paired and perform similar actions. The specific term "gemellus superior" designates the upper of the two gemelli muscles found in the hip region.

Definition:

The gemellus superior is one of the two small muscles known as the gemelli muscles located in the hip region. It is an accessory muscle to the tendon of the obturator internus muscle. The gemelli muscles belong to the deep gluteal muscle group and are responsible for stabilizing the hip joint and aiding in external rotation and abduction of the thigh.

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