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and anterior crest of the tibia. Action : Flexor of the 

 leg and tensor of the tibial aponeurosis ; it also assists 



in rearing. a^:^cCit^^,-±:::::^:^^:f^ , 



3. Semi-membranosus. — Synonyms. Ischio-tibialis 



internus, (G). Adductor tibialis, (F). Great ischio- 

 femoralis, (L). Attachments : to the coccygeal apon- 

 eurosis, the ischial tuberosity, inferior face of the 

 ischium and ©sternal condyle of the femur. Action : 

 Adductor of the limb, extensor of the thigh, and 

 assistant in rearing. 

 Internal Crural Region. — Mne muscles. 



1. Long adductor of the leg. — Synonyms. Sub- 

 lumbo-tibialis, (G). Sartorius, (P). Internal ilio-rotu- 

 leus, (L). Attachments: To the iliac fascia, near the 

 tendon of the small psoas muscle, and to the internal 

 patellar ligament. Action : Adductor of the leg and 

 flexor of the thigh. 



2. Short adductor of the leg. — Synonyms. Sub- 

 pubio-tibialis, (G). Gracilis, (P). Pubio-tibialis, (L). 

 Attachments : Ischio-pubic symphysis, internal patellar 

 ligament, and the internal face of the tibia. Action : 

 Adductor of the leg and tensor of the tibial aponeu- 

 rosis. 



3. Pectineus . — Synonyms. Superpubio-femoralis, 

 (G). Anterior pubio-femoralis, (L). Attachments : 

 On the inferior face of the pubis, and around the med- 



