Origin: Superior surface of the pubis, the pectineal line between iliopectineal eminence and tubercle of pubis; Insertion: Pectineal line of femur, from lesser trochanter to linea aspera; Action: Adduction of thigh at hip; Assistance in thigh flexion and controversial as to lateral or medial rotation at the hip; Nerve Supply: Femoral and Obturator nerves,
L2 ,
L3 ,
L4 ; (See
Innervation ) Synergists:
Adductor Brevis,
Adductor Longus ,
Adductor Magnus ,
Gracilis ;
