adductor magnus

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Introduction

Muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh.

Origin

ischial tuberosity & ischiopubic ramus

Insertion

Action

adducts & extends thigh

Innervation

obturator & sciatic nerves

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999