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).