It originates near the pubic symphysis at the anterior aspect of the ischiopubic branch. It is inserted on the medial aspect of the tibia and its distal tendon, together with those of the semitendinosus and sartorius muscle, constitutes the superficial goose leg.
It is the most medial and superficial of the adductors, as well as the only one that acts on two different joints. With its action it gives and slightly flexes the thigh, flexes and rotates (medially rotates) the leg with flexed knee.
It is innervated by the anterior branch of the obturator nerve of the lumbar plexus (L2-L4).
ORIGIN Anterior aspect of the ischiopubic branch |  |
INSERTION Upper part of the medial aspect of the tibia | |
ACTION Adduc and flex the thigh slightly, flex and internally rotate the leg | |
| INNERVATION OPTURATORY NERVE of the lumbar plexus (L2-L4) |
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