pectineus shape
small, rectangular
pectineus origin
superior ramus of pubis, iliopubic eminence and pubic tubercle
pectineus insertion
pectineal line on upper posterior femur
pectineus direction of fibres
inferiorly, laterally
pectineus actions
flexes and adducts the hip
pectineus function
sitting up from a lying position
pectineus nerve supply
femoral nerve L2, 3