Seattle Figure Studio
Sep 20, 2025
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Summary
Raphael, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsOrigins
- Coccyx
- Edge of sacrum
- Posterior iliac crest
- Sacrotuberous and sacroiliac ligaments
Insertions
- Iliotibial tract (upper fibers)
- Gluteal tuberosity (lower fibers)
Actions
- Extends the hip
- Laterally rotates the hip
- Abducts the hip
- Adducts the hip (lower fibers)
Illustrations
Examples
Raphael, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Raphael, The Three Graces (detail)References
- Hale And Coyle 1977, 40, 44, 48-49.
- 38: Rubens. (A). Back view.
- 50: Raphael, the Three Graces, (D). 3/4 back view.
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