ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

Adductor Magnus muscle

Origin of Adductor Magnus

Inferior pubic ramus, ischial ramus, and inferolateral area of ischial tuberosity.

Insertion of Adductor Magnus

Gluteal tuberosity of femur, medial lip of linea aspera, medial supracondylar ridge, and adductor tubercle.

Muscle Action/Function of Adductor Magnus

Powerful thigh adductor; superior horizontal fibers also help flex the thigh, while vertical fibers help extend the thigh.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Adductor Magnus

Medial circumflex femoral artery, inferior gluteal artery, 1st - 4th perforating arteries, obturator artery, and some superior muscular branches of popliteal artery.

Adductor Magnus Video

Adductor Magnus Muscle

Hip Flexion

Aids in hip flexion (adductor - Pubofemoral - superior horizontal - portion of its fibers).

Hip Extension

Aids in hip flexion (hamstring - ischiocondylar - vertical - portion of its fibers).

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