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Muscle Group 10
Adductors of the Thigh
Question | Answer |
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Adductor longus | Origin: Pubic bone (pubic symphysis) Insertion: Femur (linea aspera) Action: Adducts, flexes & medially rotates thigh |
Adductor brevis (humans) Adductor femoris (cats) | Origin: Pubic bone (inferior ramus) Insertion: Femur (linea aspera) Action: Adducts, flexes & medially rotates thigh |
Adductor magnus | Origin: Ischium & pubic bone Insertion: Femur (adductor tubercle & linea aspera) Action: Adducts, flexes & medially rotates thigh (anterior part); Extends thigh (posterior part) |
Pectineus | Origin: Pubic bone (pubic spine) Insertion: Posterior femur Action: Adducts, flexes & medially rotates thigh |
Gracilis | Origin: Pubic bone (pubic symphysis) Insertion: Tibia (proximal medial surface) Action: Adducts thigh; Flexes & medially rotates leg |