MED. QUADRICEPS (ADDUCTORS)

Question 1

O: Anterior pubic bone

I: Inferior to lesser trochanter

A: Hip adduction/flexion

Inn: Femoral nerve

“makes up femoral triangle”

Answer 1

Pectineus

Question 2

O: Anterior pubic bone

I: Proximal linea aspera

A: Hip adduction/flexion

Inn: Obturator nerve

Answer 2

Adductor Brevis

Question 3

O: Anterior pubic bone

I: 1/3rd into linea aspera

A: Hip adduction/flexion

Inn: Femoral nerve

Answer 3

Adductor Longus

Question 4

O: Anterior pubic bone

I: Proximal anteromedial tibia (pes anserinus tendons)

A: Hip adduction / knee flexion, medial rotation (only hip adductor that crosses knee)

Inn: Femoral nerve

Answer 4

Gracilis

Question 5

O: Anterior pubic bone

I: Linea aspera, supracondylar line

A: Hip adduction, flexion

Inn: Femoral nerve

Answer 5

Adductor Magnus (Anterior Fibres) (adductor part)

Question 6

O: Ischial tuberosity

I: Adductor tubercle

A: Hip adduction, extension

Inn: Sciatic nerve

Answer 6

Adductor Magnus (Posterior Fibres) (hamstring part)

Question 7

An opening, allowing blood vessels to pass through located in the inferior attachment of adductor magnus anterior fibres

Answer 7

Adductor Hiatus