Pelvis & Thigh Pt 2 Flashcards
Which muscle of the adductor group does Not flex the hip
Gracilis
Adductor Magnus attachments
Pubis, ischium & ischial tuberosity; adductor tubercle, linea aspera of femur
Adductor Magnus Actions
Adduct, flex, medially rotate, extend hip
Adductor longus attachments
Pubic bone, linea aspera of femur
Adductor longus actions
Adduct, flex, medially rotate hip
Adductor brevis attachments
Inferior ramus of pubis, femur
Adductor brevis actions
Adduct, flex, medially rotate hip
Pectineus attachments
Superior ramus of pubis, femur
Pectineus actions
Adduct, flex, medially rotate hip
Gracilis attachments
Inferior ramus of pubis, ischium; medial tibial shaft
Gracilis actions
Adduct, medially rotate hip, flex knee, medially rotate flexed knee
How many adductors are in the adductor group?
5
Name all of the Adductors
Adductor Magnus Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Pectineus Gracilis
What common actions do the adductors share?
All adductors adduct and medially rotate the hip
Tensor Fascia Latae attachments
Iliotibial tract/band (ITB); Iliac crest