Adductor Magnus

Summary

Origins

• Inferior ramus of 🦴 pelvis and ischial tuberosity

Insertions

• Linea aspera and adductor tubercle of 🦴 femur

Actions

• Thigh adduction
• Assists hip extension

The adductor magnus forms the bulk of the inner thigh. Its wide fibers run from the 🦴 pelvis to the 🦴 femur, working with adductor longus and adductor brevis to draw the leg inward.

References

• Wikipedia