Myogale quadratus subsp. femoris

WHIDDEN, HOWARD P., 2000, Comparative Myology of Moles and the Phylogeny of the Talpidae (Mammalia, Lipotyphla), American Museum Novitates 3294, pp. 1-53 : 38

M. quadratus femoris ( fig. 15 )

ORIGIN: From the posterior end of the ischium and from the lateral surface of the descending ramus of the pubis.

INSERTION: On the posteromedial surface of the lesser trochanter of the femur.

REMARKS: This muscle has the same general form in Condylura , Desmana , Galemys , Neurotrichus , Parascalops , Uropsilus , and Urotrichus . In Scalopus , Scapanus , and Talpa , the origin of this muscle is more extensive, extending deep to M. gemellus as far anteriorly as the posterior rim of the acetabulum. Its fusion with M. gemellus in these three genera has already been noted.

Hamstring Group

Figures

Fig. 15. Lateral view of pelvic limb muscles of Parascalops, superficial muscles removed.