Adductor Magnus

Origin = Inferior ramus of the pubis and ischium and inferior portion of the ischial tuberosity.

Insertion = Linea aspera, entire length, supracondylar ridge, and adductor tubercle of the femur.

Action = Inward rotation and adduction of the hip joint; upper part aids in flexion; lower part aids in extension.


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