obturator muscle

obturator muscle
either of two muscles that cover the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis (the obturator externus and obturator internus) and are responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh and movements of the hip.

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  • Obturator externus muscle — The obturator externus and nearby hip muscles (posterior view) …   Wikipedia

  • Obturator internus muscle — The obturator internus and nearby muscles …   Wikipedia

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