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M. adductor magnus
the large adductor muscle, which is the only one with an endorotatory function and, as it also attaches to the ischium, also the only adductor muscle with an extensor function.
Origin:
– Pars pubofemoralis: Ramus inferior ossis pubis of the pubis
– Pars ischiocondylaris: ramus ossis ischii to ischial tuberosity of the ischium
Attachment: dorsal femur: inner groin (labium mediale) of the linea aspera
Antagonists:
Movement: Extension and abduction, of the femur in the hip joint, depending on the part additionally endorotation or exorotation in the hip joint