Muscles of the Medial Thigh- Deep Layer Flashcards
1
Q
Adductor Magnus:
Adductor Part
Hamstring Part
A
origin: pubis/ischium
insertion: linea aspera of femur (AP), adductor tubercle of femur (HP)
innervation: obturator n. (L2-L4) (AP), tibial n. (L4-S3) (HP)
action: adduction of thigh, medial rotation of thigh, hip flexion (AP), hip extension (HP)
2
Q
Obturator Externus
A
origin: pubis/ischium (obturator foramen) and obturator membrane
insertion: trochanteric fossa of femur
innervation: obturartor n. (L2-L4)
action: lateral rotation of the thigh