PECTINEUS
ORIGIN Pectineal line of pubis and narrow area of superior pubic ramus below it |
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INSERTION A verticle line between spiral line and gluteal crest below lesser trochanter of femur |
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ACTION Flexes, adducts and medially rotates hip |
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NERVE Anterior division of femoral nerve (L2, 3). Occasional twig from obturator nerve (anterior division - L2,3) |