Adductors and Abductors

Question 1

Piriformis

Answer 1

Origin -
Anterior Sacrum

Insertion -
Upper surface of greater trochanter of femur

Actions -
Abduction of the hip
Lateral rotation of the hip

Question 2

Tensor Fascia Latae

Answer 2

Origin -
Anterior Iliac Crest

Insertion -
Lateral upper tibia via iliotibial band (ITB)

Actions -
Flexion of the hip
Abduction of the hip

Question 3

Adductor Magnus

Answer 3

Origin -
Pubis
Ischium

Insertion -
Femur

Actions -
Adduction of the hip

Question 4

Adductor Longus

Answer 4

Origin -
Pubis

Insertion -
Femur

Actions -
Adduction of the hip

Question 5

Adductor Brevis

Answer 5

Origin -
Pubis

Insertion -
Femur

Actions -
Adduction of the hip

Question 6

Pectineus

Answer 6

Origin -
Anterior Pubis

Insertion -
Lesser trochanter of the Femur

Actions -
Adduction
Flexion of the hip

Question 7

Gracilis

Answer 7

Origin -
Ischio-public ramus

Insertion -
Medial tibia below condyle

Actions -
Adduction
Flexion of the hip

Question 8

Sartorius

Answer 8

Origin -
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

Insertion -
Medial condyle of tibia

Actions -
Flexion
Abduction and lateral rotation of the hip
Flexion and medial rotation of the knee