Adductor Group (Thigh, Overview)
Region: Hip & Thigh Muscles · All hip & thigh muscles
Adductor Group (Thigh, Overview) at a glance
| Origin | Pubis and ischium (front of the pelvis) |
|---|---|
| Insertion | Linea aspera and medial femur |
| Actions | Bring the thighs together (adduction); Stabilise the pelvis in walking |
| Nerve supply | Obturator nerve (L2–L4) |
◆ Good to know
The medial thigh compartment — longus, brevis, magnus, gracilis and pectineus — tested together by squeezing the knees against resistance; pain here is the classic groin strain.
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Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.