Adductors Flashcards
Pectineus action origin insertion and nerve innervation
A
Adduct and medially rotate coxal joint
O
Superior ramus of pubis
I
Pectineal line of femur
N
Femoral and obturator L2, 3, 4
Adductor Longus action origin insertion and nerve innervation
A
All:
Adduct the hip (coxal joint)
Medially rotate the hip (coxal joint)
O
Pubic tubercle
I
Pectineal line and medial lip of linea aspera
N
Obturator L2, 3, 4
Gracilis action origin insertion and nerve innervation
A
Adduct the hip (coxal joint)
Medially rotate the hip (coxal joint)
Flex the knee (tibiofemoral joint)
Medially rotate the flexed knee (T/F joint)
O
Inferior ramus of pubis
I
Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon
N
Obturator L2, 3, 4
Adductor Brevis action origin insertion and nerve innervation
O
Inferior ramus of pubis
I
Pectineal line and medial lip of linea aspera
N
Obturator L2, 3, 4
Adductor Magnus action origin insertion and nerve innervation
A
Adduct and medially coxal joint 
Posterior fibers extend coxal joint
O
Inferior ramus of the pubis, ramus of ischium, and ischial tuberosity
I
Medial lip of linea aspera and adductor tubercle
N
Obturator L2, 3, 4 and sciatic L4, 5, S1