pectineus Flashcards
1
Q
pectineus shape
A
small, rectangular
2
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pectineus origin
A
superior ramus of pubis, iliopubic eminence and pubic tubercle
3
Q
pectineus insertion
A
pectineal line on upper posterior femur
4
Q
pectineus direction of fibres
A
inferiorly, laterally
5
Q
pectineus actions
A
flexes and adducts the hip
6
Q
pectineus function
A
sitting up from a lying position
7
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pectineus nerve supply
A
femoral nerve L2, 3
