Pelvis and Hip (Adductors and Abductors) Flashcards
Pectineus - Origin
O= Pubis
Pectineus - Insertsion
I = Femur
Pectineus - Actions
Hip adductor - P
Hip flexion - A
Adductor brevis - Origin
O= Pubis
Adductor brevis - Insertsion
I= Femur
Adductor brevis - Actions
Hip adduction - P
Hip internal rotation - A
Hip Flexion - A
Adductor Longus - Origin
O= Pubis
Adductor Longus - Insertion
I= Femur
Adductor Longus - Actions
Hip adduction - P
Hip internal rotation - A
Hip Flexion - A
Adductor Magnus - Origin
O= Pubis & Pelvis - Ischial tuberosity
Adductor Magnus - Insertion
I= Femur
Adductor Magnus - Actions
Hip adduction - P
Internal rotation - A
Hip extension - A (because it is on ischial tuberosity)
Gluteus Medius - Origin
O= Pelvis - iliac crest
Gluteus Medius - Insertsion
I= Femur - Greater trochanter
Gluteus Medius - Actions
Hip Abduction