List of internal rotators of the human body

In anatomy, internal rotation (also known as medial rotation) is an anatomical term referring to rotation towards the center of the body.

Muscles The muscles of internal rotation include:

of arm/humerus at shoulder Anterior part of the deltoid muscle Subscapularis Teres major Latissimus dorsi Pectoralis major of thigh/femur at hipHip Articulations Tensor fasciae latae Gluteus minimus Anterior fibers of Gluteus medius Adductor longus and Adductor brevis of leg at kneeKnee Articulations Popliteus Semimembranosus Semitendinosus Sartorius of eyeball (motion is also called "intorsion" or incyclotorsion)Intorsion at eMedicine Dictionary Superior rectus muscle Superior oblique muscle

See also List of external rotators of the human body

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