Origin

Lower margin of body and inferior ramus of pubis

Insertion

Upper part of medial surface of shaft of tibia

Actions

Adducts thigh at hip joint and flexes leg, with leg flexed, assists in medial rotation

Nerve

Obturator nerve (L2–L4)

Note

This muscle in Applied Kinesiology is associated with PC (Pericardium Channel – Shou Jue Yin), in Energy Kinesiology is associated with TH (Triple Heater Channel – Shou Shao Yang).