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pectineus [pek′tin·ē·əs] (anatomy) A muscle arising from the pubis and inserted on the femur. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The adductor group (adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis) is located on the medial thigh and is responsible for adducting and medially rotating the thigh. [10-13] Hip extension ROM and the length of the one-joint (psoas major, iliacus, pectineus, adductor longus and brevis) and two-joint (rectus femoris, tensor fascia lata, sartorius) hip flexor muscles are tested using a modified Thomas test position. |
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