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The adductor longusAdductor On the inner thigh; pulls the leg toward the midline muscle is a long, triangular muscle that occupies the medialToward the midline of the body aspect of the thigh.
Adductor longus Origin
The adductor longus muscle originates from the pubic bone. It specifically originates from the pubic crestRidge on superior surface of pubic body; attachment for abdominal muscles.. The pubic crest is a ridge on the superior borderTop edge of the scapula; shortest of the three borders. of the pubic bone.
Adductor longus Insertion
The muscle inserts into the middle third of the linea asperaProminent ridge running down posterior shaft; attachment for thigh muscles.. This is a ridge on the posterior surface of the femurThigh bone; longest and strongest bone in the body; has a large round head and prominent trochanters (thigh bone). The insertion helps to stabilize the femur during movements of the hip joint.
Adductor longus Actions
Hip Adduction
Assistance in Hip Flexion and Extension
Stabilization of the Hip Join
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List of terms
- adductor longus
- medial
- pubic crest
- superior border
- linea aspera
- femur