Lower Extremity Muscle Atlas
Michael L. Richardson, M.D. source University of Washington, Radiology Department

Adductor Brevis
Adductor Longus
Adductor Magnus
Biceps Femoris-Long Head
Biceps Femoris-Short Head
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Gastrocnemius
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Gracilis
Iliopsoas
Obturator Externus
Obturator Internus
Pectineus
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Longus
Peroneus Tertius
Piriformis
Plantaris
Popliteus
Quadratus Femoris
Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Soleus
Superior Gemellus
Tensor Fascia Lata
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis

Adductor Longus

Origin Anterior surface of body of pubis, just lateral to pubic symphysis Insertion Middle third of linea aspera, between the more medial adductor magnus and brevis insertions and the more lateral origin of the vastus medialis Action Adducts and flexes the thigh, and helps to laterally rotate the hip joint Innervation Anterior division of obturator nerve Arterial Supply Obturator artery and medial circumflex femoral artery The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington.