Medial Thigh Muscles Flashcards
What is the MA of the Adductor Longus?
Adduction of the hip joint
What is the PA of the Adductor Longus?
Body of pubis
What is the DA of the Adductor Longus?
Linea aspera of the femur
What is the N for the Adductor Longus?
Obturator nerve (L2, L3, & L4)
What is the MA of the Adductor Brevis?
Adduction of the hip joint
Flexion of the hip joint to some extent
What is the PA of the Adductor Brevis?
Body and inferior ramus of pubis
What is the DA of the Adductor Brevis?
Pectineal line and linea aspera of femur
What is the N for the Adductor Brevis?
Obturator nerve (L2, L3, & L4)
What is the MA of the Adductor Magnus?
Adduction of the hip joint
Adductor (Anterior) Part: flexion of the hip joint
Hamstring (Posterior) Part: extension of the hip joint
What is the PA of the Adductor Magnus?
Adductor (Anterior) Part: inferior pubic ramus and ramus of ischium
Hamstring (Posterior) Part: ischial tuberosity
What is the DA of the Adductor Magnus?
Adductor (Anterior) Part: gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, and medial supracondylar line of femur
Hamstring (Posterior) Part: adductor tubercle of femur
What is the N for the Adductor Magnus?
Adductor (Anterior) Part: obturator nerve (L2, L3, & L4)
Hamstring (Posterior) Part: tibial part of sciatic nerve (L4)
What is the MA of the Gracilis?
Adduction of the hip joint
Flexion of the knee joint
Medial rotation of the knee joint when flexed
What is the PA of the Gracilis?
Body and inferior ramus of pubis
What is the DA of the Gracilis?
Pes anserine of tibia