left adductor magnus
Muscular systemLower limbLeftFMA22460
Nomenclature
left adductor magnus
musculus adductor magnus (Latin)
grande adduttore sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The largest adductor, with an adductor part and a hamstring (ischiocondylar) part.
Functionentry
Adduction of the hip; the posterior part contributes to extension.
Originentry
Ischiopubic ramus and ischial tuberosity.
Insertionentry
Linea aspera, medial supracondylar line and adductor tubercle of the femur.
Innervationentry
Obturator nerve (L2-L4); the ischiocondylar part from the sciatic nerve.
Blood supplyentry
Deep femoral artery and perforating arteries.
Clinical notes
Its margin bounds the adductor hiatus, traversed by the femoral artery.
Model