Where Does the Pectineus Insertion?

Pectineus muscle inserts into the posterior surface of femur, along the pectineal line and proximal part of linea aspera.

Is Pectineus a groin muscle?

It is responsible for the rotation of the thigh, as well as moving the thigh forward in a walking or running motion. The most common causes of injury to the pectineus muscle is from over-exertion or over-extension of stride performed by power walkers and some runners, and is often referred to as a groin strain.

What part of the body is the adductor?

The adductors are a group of muscles, as the name suggests, that primarily function to adduct the femur at the hip joint. Although they are all located somewhere along the medial side of the thigh, they originate in different places at the front of the pelvis.