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MYOLOGY. 



TRICEPS ABDUCTOR FEMORIS. 



(Ischio-tibialis Extermcs.) 



(Pl. II. 55; Fig. 8L d d d.) 



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

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



Fxa. 84. 



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

 a, Tensor fasciae latse ; b, Gluteus extemus ; c, Gluteus maximus ', d d d^ TricAps 

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



made up of two prismatic portions, with tv/o origins and three 

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

 pas3 downwards in a somewhat curved manner, the larger con- 

 vexity being to the rear. 



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