Muscles Flashcards
Adductor Longus Origin
anterior surface of the inferior pubic ramus of the pelvis
Adductor Longus Insertion
Proximal one third of the line aspera of the femur
Adductor Longus Action
Hip abduction
extension
external rotation
Adductor Magnus Anterior Fibers Origin
Ischial ramus of the pelvis
Adductor Magnus Anterior Fibers Insertion
Linea aspera of the femur
Adductor Magnus Anterior Fibers Action
Hip adduction
Flexion
Internal rotation
Adductor Magnus Posterior Fibers Origin
Ischial tuberosity of the pelvis
Adductor Magnus Posterior Fibers Insertion
Adductor tubercle on femur
Adductor Magnus Posterior Fibers Action
hip adduction
extension
external rotation
Adductor Brevis Origin
anterior surface of the inferior pubic ramus of the pelvis
Adductor Brevis Insertion
Proximal one third of linea aspera of the femur
Adductor Brevis Action
hip adduction
Flexion
internal rotation
Gracilis Origin
Anterior aspect of lower body of pubis
Gracilis Insertion
Proximal medial surface of the tibia
Gracilis Action
hip adduction
flexion
internal rotation
Pectineus Origin
Pectineal line of the superior pubic ramus of the pelvis
Pectineus Insertion
Pectineal line on the posterior surface of the upper femur
Pectineus Action
hip adduction
flexion
internal rotation
Gluteus Medius Origin
Outer surface of the ilium of the pelvis
Gluteus Medius Insertion
Lateral surface of the greater trochanter on the femur
Gluteus Medius Action
Hip abduction and internal rotation (anterior fibers)
hip abduction and external rotation (posterior fibers)
Gluteus Minimus Origin
Ilium of the pelvis between the anterior and inferior gluteal line
Gluteus Minimus Insertion
Greater trochanter of the femur
Gluteus Minimus Action
hip abduction
internal rotation
