Muscle Palpation - Pectineus (Adductor Group)

This is a detailed, step by step, description on how to palpate Pectineus by Keith Bootsma, RMT.

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Origin:
Superior Ramus of the Pubis (Pectineal Line of Pubis)

Insertion:
Proximal Posterior Shaft of the Femur (Pectineal Line of the Femur)

Functions:
1-Flexion of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint
2-Adduction of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint
3-Anterior Tilt of the Pelvis @ the Hip Joint
4-Medial Rotation of the Thigh @ the Hip Joint

Nerve:
The Femoral Nerve (L2, L3)

Activation: (Supine) Resist Adduction of the Thigh
Lengthening: (Supine) Abduction of the Thigh