Hip Adductors Flashcards
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Adductors (Magnus, Brevis, Longus)
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Origin: Ant. surface of pubis
Insertion: Med. surface of femur
Action: Adduction of hip joint. Magnus also hip extension.
2
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Gracilis
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Origin: Ischiopubic ramus
Insertion: Med. surface of tibia
Action: Adduction of hip, flexion of knee
3
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Pectineus
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Origin: Ant. surface of pubis
Insertion: Upper surface of femur
Action: Adduction and flexion of hip