Term Name:	quadratus femoris
Synonyms:	musculus quadratus femoris, quadratus femoris muscle
Definition:	The quadratus femoris is, as its name implies, a flat, quadrilateral skeletal muscle. Located on the posterior side of the hip joint, it is a strong lateral rotator and adductor of the thigh, but also acts to stabilize the femoral head in the Acetabulum.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008537]