medial thigh compartment

Question 1

what is the origin, insertion, innervation, and function of Pectineus

Answer 1

i. Origin: pubic bone
ii. Insert: proximal end of femur
iii. Nerve: femoral nerve
iv. Action: adduction and flexes at hip

Question 2

what is the origin, insertion, innervation, and function of Adductor magnus hamstring part

Answer 2

i. Origin: ischial tuberosity
ii. Insert: adductor tubercle
iii. Nerve: tibial nerve
iv. Action: extend at hip

Question 3

what is the origin, insertion, innervation, and function of Adductor magnus adductor part

Answer 3

i. Origin: ischiopubic ramus of pubis
ii. Insert: gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, and medial supracondylar line
iii. Nerve: Obturator nerve
iv. Action: adduction at hip

Question 4

what is the origin, insertion, innervation, and function of Adductor longus

Answer 4

i. Origin: pubic bone
ii. Insert: medial aspect of femur
iii. Nerve: obturator nerve
iv. Action: adduction at hip 4

Question 5

what is the origin, insertion, innervation, and function of Adductor Brevis

Answer 5

i. Origin: pubic bone
ii. Insert: medial aspect of femur
iii. Nerve: obturator nerve
iv. Action: adduction at hip

Question 6

What is the origin, insertion, innervation, and function of Gracilis

Answer 6

i. Origin: pubic bone
ii. Insert: medial tibia
iii. Nerve: obturator nerve
iv. Action: adduction at hip, flexion at knee and hip

Question 7

What is the Pes Anserinus

Answer 7

a. Gracilis, sartorius, semitendinosus
b. Action: flex knee, medially rotate at knee
c. A muscle from each compartment of thigh
d. “goose foot”