💪 Adductor Magnus

Brian Lee
Aug 27, 2025
Review Pending
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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.

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