Origin (Adductor Part)
Inferior pubic ramus & ischial ramus
Origin (Hamstring Part)
Ischial tuberosity
Insertion (Adductor Part)
Linea aspera of femur & medial supracondylar line
Insertion (Hamstring Part)
Adductor tubercle of femur
Actions
- Hip adduction
- Hip flexion
- Hip extension
Innervation
- Adductor part: Posterior branch of obturator nerve (L2-L4)
- Hamstring part: Tibial branch of sciatic nerve (L4)
Blood Supply
- Primary blood supply: Perforating branches of the profunda fermoris artery
- Superior portion: Medial femoral circumflex artery
- Inferior portion: Femoral artery, genicular arteries and popliteal artery
Would you like to learn more about the adductor magnus muscle? Then check out the adductor magnus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Adductor Magnus Muscle Anatomy
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