Adductor brevis muscle
Adductor brevis muscle
The Adductor brevis muscle (pronounced as: ah-DUK-tor BRE-viss MUSS-ul) is a muscle in the human body located in the thigh. It is part of the adductor muscle group, which is responsible for adducting, or pulling together, the legs.
Etymology
The term "Adductor brevis" is derived from Latin, with "adductor" meaning 'one who draws towards' and "brevis" meaning 'short'. This is in reference to the muscle's function and size.
Anatomy
The Adductor brevis muscle originates from the inferior ramus of the pubis and inserts into the linea aspera of the femur. It is innervated by the obturator nerve and its main function is to adduct the thigh.
Related Terms
- Adductor longus muscle: Another muscle in the adductor group, located immediately adjacent to the Adductor brevis.
- Adductor magnus muscle: The largest muscle in the adductor group.
- Gracilis muscle: A muscle of the medial thigh which is also involved in adduction of the thigh.
- Obturator nerve: The nerve that innervates the Adductor brevis muscle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adductor brevis muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Adductor brevis muscle
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