Origin
Body of the pubis & inferior pubic ramus
Insertion
Upper third of linea aspera & pectineal line of femur
Actions
- Adduction of hip joint (primary)
- Flexion of the hip joint (secondary)
- Potentially able to rotate the femur (read more here)
Innervation
Obturator nerve L2-L4 (anterior division)
Blood Supply
Deep femoral artery
Would you like to learn more about the adductor brevis muscle? Then check out the adductor brevis muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Adductor Brevis Muscle Anatomy
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