Lab 7 Muscles That Move The Thigh (medial adductor group)

Question 1

Pectineus m.

Answer 1

Origin = pectineal line of pubis
Origin = pectineal line of femur

Question 2

Adductor Longus m.

Answer 2

Origin = body of pubis
Insertion = middle third of Linea aspera of femur

Question 3

Adductor Brevis m.

Answer 3

Origin = body and inferior ramus of pubis
Insertion = proximal third of Linea aspera of femur

Question 4

Adductor Magnus m.

Answer 4

Origin = inferior ramus of pubis, ramus and tuberosity of ischium
Insertion = (adductor part: Linea aspera) (hamstring part: adductor tubercle, medial epicondyle of femur)

Question 5

Gracilis m.

Answer 5

Origin = body and inferior ramus of pubis
Insertion = proximal medial shaft of tibia