Summary
Origins
- Superior ramus of the pubis (pecten pubis)
Insertions
- Pectineal line of the 🦴 femur
Actions
- Adducts the hip
- Flexes the hip
- Assists medial rotation of the thigh
The pectineus spans the anterior groin like a strap, running from the pubic pecten to the proximal femur. It assists the adductor longus in pulling the thigh inward while also flexing and medially rotating the hip, making it a key guide when sketching the inguinal fold.