Adductors of the Thigh

Question 1

Adductor Longus

Answer 1

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Body of Pubis
Inferior/Distal: Middle Linea Aspera

Action:

Adducts Thigh

Question 2

Adductor Brevis

Answer 2

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Body and Inferior Ramus of Pubis
Inferior/Distal: Pectineal Line & Proximal Linea Aspera

Action:

Adducts Thigh (& Flexion to some Extend)

Question 3

Adductor Magnus

Answer 3

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Adductor Part to Inferior Ramus of Pubis and Ischium & Hamstring Part to Ischial Tuberosity
Inferior/Distal: Adductor Part to Gluteal Tuberosity and Linea Aspera and Medial Supracondylar Line & Hamstring Part to Adductor Tubercle of Femur

Action:

Adducts Thigh & Adductor Part Flexes Thigh & Hamstring Part Extends Thigh

Question 4

Gracilis

Answer 4

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Body and Inferior Ramus of Pubis
Inferior/Distal: Superior Medial Tibia

Action:

Adducts Thigh & Flexes Leg & Helps Medially Rotate Thigh

Question 5

Obturator Externus

Answer 5

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Margins of Obturator Foramen & Obturator
Inferior/Distal: Trochanteric Fossa of Femur

Action:

Laterally Rotates Thigh & Steadies Head of Femur in Acetabulum