Pectineus

Question 1

Where is the origin of the pectineus?

Answer 1

Pecten of pubis, between iliopubic eminence and pubic tubercle

Question 2

Where is the insertion of the pectineus?

Answer 2

Pectineal line, from lesser trochanter to linea aspera of femur

Question 3

What are the actions of the pectineus?

Answer 3

Adduction and flexion of femur relative to hip

Question 4

What nerves enervate the pectineus?

Answer 4

Femoral nerve (L2, 3, 4); occasionally a branch of the obdurator nerve (L3)

Question 5

How to deal with trigger point of the pectineus?

Answer 5

Direct finger pressure with circular motion