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@ leg adductors
adduction towards the midline
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gracillis Origin | inferior ramus of pubis |
| Gracillis Insertion | pes anserinus, medial surface of the tibia |
| Gracillis action | adducts the thigh, flexes leg and knee joint, rotates leg medially |
| Adductor longus origin | pubis |
| Adductor longus insertion | linea aspera of femur |
| Adductor longus action | adducts the thigh, flexes leg and knee joint, rotates leg medially |
| Adductor brevis origin | inferior ramus of the pubis |
| Adductor brevis insertion | linea aspera of femur |
| Adductor brevis action | adducts the thigh, rotates leg medially |
| Adductor magnus origin | inferior ramus of pubis, ischial ramus, ischial tuberosity |
| Adductor magnus insertion | linea aspera of femur |
| Adductor magnus action | adducts the thigh, rotates leg laterally, flexes thigh at hip |