489 



edge of the ilium in front of the acetabular prominence (Fig. 28, t.f. v.), 

 and from the superior post acetabular edge of the ilium by fleshy 

 fibres (Fig. 28, ag. cel.) ; and is inserted into the strong fascia over- 

 lying the^ knee on its outer side, and by a fleshy union and common 

 tendon with the vastus externus. 



The pre- acetabular muscle (t.f. v.) weighs . S-5\ 



and is inserted into the fascia of the knee, . 5-0 J * 

 The post-acetabular muscle (ag. c.) weighs . 8*41 



.... 13-8/ * 



and passes directly into the tendon of the vastus externus. 



Fig. 28. 



. 4-25 oz. 

 . 11-lOoz. 



y } Ischiadic foramen. z, Obturator foramen. a?, Tendinal foramen. 



11. M. gluiceus maximus, 1*0 



0-9J * 



0'95 oz. 



The gl. max. takes its origin below that of the ten. fern. vag. and 

 agit. caudce, by fleshy fibres from a short space in front of and behind 

 the acetabular prominence of the ilium (Fig. 28, gl. mx.). 



12. M. qlutceus medius, 5*1 1 _ 



„ 6-2) • • 5 ' 65oz - 



The origin and insertion of this muscle are marked in Figs. 28, 29 — 

 gl. md. 



13. If. gluteus minimus, 



0-2\ 



....... 0-2J- 



0-20 oz. 



The origin and insertion of this muscle are marked in Figs. 28, 29, 

 gl. mn. 



