Muscle origin
Body of pubis on the inferior to pubic crest and lateral to the pubic symphysis
Muscle insertion
Medial lip on the middle third of linea aspera of femur
Muscle function
Hip adduction and external rotation, control of Ilium and thereby also the Pubic and SI joint.
Nerve innervation
L2-4 (Lovett reactor C2-4)
Primary muscle type
Phasic / Mixed type (50-60%)
Myofascial line
Deep front line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Tensor fascie, Psoas major, Diaphragm, Adductor magnus, Piriformis
Organ relationship (T5-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Pubic, SI and hip joint
Associated muscles
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