Hip Adductors

Question 1

Adductors (Magnus, Brevis, Longus)

Answer 1

Origin: Ant. surface of pubis
Insertion: Med. surface of femur
Action: Adduction of hip joint. Magnus also hip extension.

Question 2

Gracilis

Answer 2

Origin: Ischiopubic ramus
Insertion: Med. surface of tibia
Action: Adduction of hip, flexion of knee

Question 3

Pectineus

Answer 3

Origin: Ant. surface of pubis
Insertion: Upper surface of femur
Action: Adduction and flexion of hip