Medial Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
Gracilis
A
Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Tibia
Action: Adduct hip joint; Flex knee
Nerve: Obturator nerve
2
Q
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
A
Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Femur (linea aspera)
Action: Adduct hip joint
Nerve: Obturator nerve
3
Q
Adductor magnus (adductor portion)
A
Origin: Pubis, Ischium
Insertion: Femur
Action: Adduct hip joint
Nerve: Obturator nerve
4
Q
Adductor magnus (hamstring portion)
A
Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Femur
Action: Extend hip joint
Nerve: Sciatic Nerve (Tibial part)
5
Q
Obturator externus
A
Origin: Obturator membrane
Insertion: Femur
Action: Laterally rotate femur at hip joint
Nerve: Obturator nerve
