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* Function - Retraction and abduction of the limb and hip extension
 
* Function - Retraction and abduction of the limb and hip extension
 
* Origin - 2nd-4th caudal vertebrae
 
* Origin - 2nd-4th caudal vertebrae
* Insertion - Lateral aspect of patella and fascia lata via a aponeurosis
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* Insertion - Lateral aspect of patella and fascia lata via an aponeurosis
 
* Location - Between the superficial gluteal muscle and biceps muscle of the thigh.
 
* Location - Between the superficial gluteal muscle and biceps muscle of the thigh.
 
'''''Middle Gluteal Muscle'''''
 
'''''Middle Gluteal Muscle'''''
* This muscle also shows great species variance. Though all species have a superficial and deep portion that a seperated by a tendinous sheet. Both tendons on their site of insertion are protected by a synovial bursa.
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* This muscle also shows great species variance. Though all species have a superficial and deep portion that are seperated by a tendinous sheet. Both tendons on their site of insertion are protected by a synovial bursa.
 
* Function - most powerful extensor of the hip, also abducts and retracts the limb.
 
* Function - most powerful extensor of the hip, also abducts and retracts the limb.
 
'''''Piriform Muscle'''''
 
'''''Piriform Muscle'''''
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* This muscle shows great species variance.
 
* This muscle shows great species variance.
 
* Function - flexion of the hip and extension of the stifle.
 
* Function - flexion of the hip and extension of the stifle.
      
===='''The Hamstrings'''====
 
===='''The Hamstrings'''====
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