Largest in the group; provides powerful adduction and hip extension. Linea aspera and adductor tubercle of the femur.

The group consists of five primary muscles that originate mostly from the pubic bone and insert along the femur (thigh bone). Hip Adductors - Physiopedia

While adduction is the namesake, these muscles contribute to multiple movements:

| Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Key Action(s) | Unique Note | |--------|--------|-----------|---------------|--------------| | | Superior pubic ramus | Pectineal line of femur | Adduction, hip flexion | Often classified with both adductors and hip flexors | | Adductor longus | Pubic body (inferior to crest) | Middle linea aspera (femur) | Adduction, hip flexion | Most anterior; palpable in groin | | Adductor brevis | Inferior pubic ramus | Upper linea aspera | Adduction, hip flexion | Lies deep to longus | | Adductor magnus | Inferior pubic ramus & ischial tuberosity | Entire linea aspera & adductor tubercle | Adduction, hip extension (ischial part) | Largest adductor; has a “hamstring” portion | | Gracilis | Inferior pubic ramus | Medial tibia (pes anserinus) | Adduction, knee flexion | Only adductor that crosses the knee |