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Adductor Magnus
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Origin
- Superior segment: ramus of the pubis
- Inferior segment: ramus of the ischium [1]
Insertion
- Superior segment: medial gluteal tuberosity (medial to the Gluteus Maximus)
- Inferior segment: linea aspera and proximal medial supracondylar line of the femur [1] [2]
Actions
- Adductor portion
- Adduction of the thigh
- Flexion of the thigh
- Hamstring Portion
- Adduction of the thigh
- Extension of the thigh
- Both portions work together during the gait cycle and control the pelvis
Artery
- Primary source: Perforating branches of the profunda femoris artery
- Superior portion: medial femoral circumflex
- Inferior portion: popliteal and genicular arteries
- Other arteries: Obturator artery
Nerve
- Posterior branch of the obturator nerve
- Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve [2]
Clinical Significance
- Pathology
- Adductor Strain
See Also
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jeno SH, Schindler GS. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Thigh Adductor Magnus Muscles. [Updated 2018 Dec 16]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Takizawa M, Suzuki D, Ito H, Fujimiya M, Uchiyama E. The adductor part of the adductor magnus is innervated by both obturator and sciatic nerves. Clin Anat. 2014 Jul;27(5):778-82.
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Connor Farrell on 10 February 2020 19:01:07
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