ADDUCTORS Flashcards
Attachments and Actions for: Pectineus
O: Pubic bone
I: Lesser Trochanter
A: Hip Adduction / Hip Flexion
Attachments and Actions for: Adductor Brevis
O: Public bone
I: Linea Aspera
A: Hip Adduction / Hip Flexion
Attachments and Actions for: Adductor Longus
O: Public bone
I: Linea Aspera
A: Hip Adduction / Hip Flexion
Attachments and Actions for: Adductor Magnus
O: Pubic bone/Ischial Tuberosity
I: Adductor Tubercle/Supracondylar Line/Linea Aspera
A: Hip Adduction / Hip Flexion / Hip Extension
Attachments and Actions for: Gracilis
O: Pubic bone
I: Pes Anserinus Tendon
A: Hip Adduction / Hip Flexion / Knee Medial Rotation
Which adductor crosses the knee?
Gracilis
What is an ‘Adductor Hiatus’?
An opening allowing blood vessels to pass through
Where is the Adductor Hiatus located?
Above Adductor Tubercle.
In the inferior attachment of Adductor Magnus
