Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information |
- ADDUCTOR MAGNUS
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ORIGIN: |
Adductor portion: ischiopubic ramus. Hamstring portion: lower outer quadrant of posterior surface of ischial tuberosity |
INSERTION: | Adductor portion: lower gluteal line and linea aspera. Hamstring portion: adductor tubercle
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ACTION: |
Adductor portion: adducts and medially rotates hip. Hamstring portion: extends hip
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NERVE: |
Adductor portion: posterior division of obturator nerve (L2-4). Hamstring portion: tibial portion of sciatic (L4-S3)
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