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Pectineus

Pectineus is positioned between the Iliopsoas and Adductor Longus muscles

Origin

• Upper front of the pubic bone

Insertion

• Upper medial shaft of the femur, inferior to the lesser trochanter

Actions

• Hip adduction
• Hip flexion

Innervation

• Femoral nerve

Daily uses

• Kicking a football

How can I stretch it?

• Short adductor stretch
• Standing groin stretch

How can I strengthen it?

• Inner thigh machine
• Hip adduction using body weight
• Hip adduction using a resistance band