ORIGIN

Anterior: Inferior pubic ramus and the ramus of the ischium
Posterior: Inferolateral aspect of the ischial tuberosity

 

INSERTION

Anterior: Medial margin of the gluteal tuberosity of the femur, medial to gluteus maximus.
Posterior: By a broad attachment into the linea aspera and the proximal part of the medial supracondylar line and by a small tendon to the adductor tubercle.

 

ACTION

Adduction of the thigh at the hip, extension of the thigh at the hip

 

INNERVATION

Posterior division of the obturator nerve  (L2-L4)

 

PRIMARY JOINT

Acetabular Femoral Joint (Hip joint)

 

KEY STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Kneeling torso twist

Overhead squats

Seated hip adductor stretch

 

NEW STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Hip adduction using resistance band

Multiplanar lunges

 

COMMON INJURIES

Groin pain during activity

Restricted movement in the hip and thigh

Pubic stress fracture

Pubic stress symphysitis

Muscle strain (groin pull)