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Flashcards in Adductors and Abductors Deck (8)
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1
Q

Piriformis

A

Origin -
Anterior Sacrum

Insertion -
Upper surface of greater trochanter of femur

Actions -
Abduction of the hip
Lateral rotation of the hip

2
Q

Tensor Fascia Latae

A

Origin -
Anterior Iliac Crest

Insertion -
Lateral upper tibia via iliotibial band (ITB)

Actions -
Flexion of the hip
Abduction of the hip

3
Q

Adductor Magnus

A

Origin -
Pubis
Ischium

Insertion -
Femur

Actions -
Adduction of the hip

4
Q

Adductor Longus

A

Origin -
Pubis

Insertion -
Femur

Actions -
Adduction of the hip

5
Q

Adductor Brevis

A

Origin -
Pubis

Insertion -
Femur

Actions -
Adduction of the hip

6
Q

Pectineus

A

Origin -
Anterior Pubis

Insertion -
Lesser trochanter of the Femur

Actions -
Adduction
Flexion of the hip

7
Q

Gracilis

A

Origin -
Ischio-public ramus

Insertion -
Medial tibia below condyle

Actions -
Adduction
Flexion of the hip

8
Q

Sartorius

A

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