Origin: anterior of pubis in angle between crest and symphysis;
Insertion: middle 1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera;
Action: addducts thigh at the hip, lateral rotation as it adducts the
thigh. Some assistance in hip flexion;
Nerve Supply:
Obturator,
L3
>
L2 ,
L4 ;
(See
Innervation )
Synergists:
Gracilis ,
Adductor Magnus ,
Pectineus,
Adductor Brevis;