Adductor magnus muscle

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Description:

Origin:
External and inferior surface of the ischial ramus and the lateral surface of the ischial tuberosity

Insertion:
The length of the linea aspera and the proximal part of the medial supracondylar line; the adductor tubercle of the femur

Actions:
Adducts and extends the hip joint

Nerve supply:
Obturator and tibial nerves

Blood supply:
Branches of the femoral artery