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MYOLOGY. 



TRICEPS ABDUCTOR FEMORIS. 



{Ischio-tibialis Fxtermis.) 



(Pl. II. 55; Fig. 84. d d d.) 



Situated on the external part of the haunch, behind and below 

 the great gluteal muscles, this is a very large and fleshy muscle. 



Via. 84. 



Muscles 0* the thigh and haunch— left side ; the external fascia being removed, 

 o, Tensor fasciae latse ; 6, Gluteus externus ; c, Gluteus maximus ', d d d. Triceps 

 abductor femorls ; e e. Biceps rotator tibialis ; /, Part of adductor magnus. 



made up of two prismatic portions, with two origins and three 

 insertions. The anterior portion is much the longer. The fibres 

 pass downwards in a somewhat curved manner, the larger con- 

 vexity being to the rear. 



