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Adductor Magnus Muscle

Definition

A composite muscle - formed by fusion of two muscles Ò a true adductor and a hamstring muscle

Situation

On the medial part of the thigh

Origin

Along the ischio pubic ramus

Insertion

Along the linea aspera on the back of the femur and the gluteal crest of the femur.

Action

Adducts the thigh the towards the midline.

Nerve supply

Obturator nerve

Blood supply

Profunda femoris artery, a major of femoral artery.

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