::Pelvic head - Pelvic symphysis and pelvic aspect of the body of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]
::Pelvic head - Pelvic symphysis and pelvic aspect of the body of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]
:'''Insertion''': Trochanteric fossa together with the ''gemellus'' muscle, having passed over the lesser sciatic notch
:'''Insertion''': Trochanteric fossa together with the ''gemellus'' muscle, having passed over the lesser sciatic notch
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:'''Action''': Rotates the femur laterally, aids [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] extension
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:'''Action''': Rotates the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]] laterally, aids [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] extension