adductor magnus

Introduction

Muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh.

Origin

ischial tuberosity & ischiopubic ramus

Insertion

• linea aspera (posterior shaft of femur)
• adductor tubercle of femur

Action

adducts & extends thigh

Innervation

obturator & sciatic nerves

More general terms

• skeletal muscle (voluntary muscle)