Adductor Magnus

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The largest adductor muscle that adducts, extends, and flexes the hip.

Adductor Magnus muscle

Detailed Information

The adductor magnus is the largest of the adductor muscles. It has two parts: an adductor part and a hamstring part. It originates from the ischium and pubis and inserts into the linea aspera and adductor tubercle of the femur. It adducts the hip and, depending on the part, can extend or flex the hip. It is one of the strongest muscles in the body.

Location

Front
Back

Exercises for This Muscle

Muscle Group
Legs
Subgroup
Adductors