Pectineus muscle
Musculus pectineus
- Synonym: Pectineal muscle
Definition
Origin: It arises tendinously on the prepubic tendon and from the abdominal muscles that join this tendon, it also has a fleshy origin on the iliopubic eminence and cartilage.
Insertion: Raised ridge of the medial femoral condyle and popliteal surface of the femur medial to the surface of the insertion of the adductor magnus
Action: Adduction of the thigh.
Nerve: Obturatorius.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
