Hip Adductors

Question 1

What is the origin, insertion and action for Adductor magnus

Answer 1

Origin - inferior pubic ramus and ischial tuberosity
Insertions - linea aspera, adductor tubercle
Actions - superior part adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh
Inferior part adducts, laterally rotates and extends

Question 2

What is the origin, insertion and action for Adductor Longus

Answer 2

Origin - body of pubis
Insertion - middle 2/3 of linea aspera
Action - adducts and medially rotates the thigh

Question 3

What is the origin, insertion and action for Adductor Brevis

Answer 3

Origin - inferior pubic ramus
Insertion - lesser trochanter to proximal linea aspera
Action - adducts and medially rotates the thigh

Question 4

What is the origin, insertion and action for Gracilis

Answer 4

Origin - inferior pubic ramus
Insertion - upper aspect of medial shaft of tibia
Action - medial rotates and adducts the hip, flexes and medial rotates the knee

Question 5

Name the muscles for hip adduction

Answer 5

Adductor Longus 
Adductor Brevis 
Adductor Magnus 
Pectinius 
Gracilis (very weak)