Origins, Insertions And Functions Of The Medial Thigh Muscles

Question 1

Adductor Brevis

Answer 1

Origin: Body of Pubis
Insertion: Proximal Linea Aspera
Function: Adduction of the Hip

Question 2

Adductor Longus

Answer 2

Origin: between Pubic Crest and Pubic Symphysis
Insertion: Distal Linea Aspera
Function: Adduction of the Hip & Flexion of the Hip

Question 3

Adductor Minimis

Answer 3

Origin: Inferior Pubic Ramus
Insertion: Gluteal Tuberosity
Function: Adduction of the Hip

Question 4

Adductor Magnus

Answer 4

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity & Ischial Ramus
Insertion: Linea Aspera & Adductor Tubercle
Function: Adduction of the Hip & Extension of the Hip

Question 5

Gracilis

Answer 5

Origin: Body of the Pubis(And Inferior Pubic Ramus)
Insertion: Medial to Tibial Tuberosity
Function: Adduction of the Hip & Flexion of the Knee

Question 6

Pectineus

Answer 6

Origin: Pectineal Line of Pubis
Insertion: Pectineal Line of the Femur
Function: Adduction of the Hip & Flexion of the Hip