ADDUCTOR MAGNUS
ORIGIN Adductor portion: ischiopubic ramus. Hamstring portion: lower outer quadrant of posterior surface of ischial tuberosity |
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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) |