Adductor longus muscle

Adductor longus muscle

The Adductor longus muscle (pronounced: ad-DUK-tor LONG-us MUSS-ul) is a skeletal muscle 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 longus" is derived from Latin, with "adductor" meaning 'one who draws towards' and "longus" meaning 'long'. This refers to the muscle's function of drawing the leg towards the midline of the body and its relatively long size compared to other adductor muscles.

Anatomy

The Adductor longus muscle originates from the superior ramus of the pubis bone and extends to the middle third of the femur. It is situated immediately beneath the pectineus and adductor brevis muscles.

Function

The primary function of the Adductor longus muscle is to adduct the thigh. It also assists in flexion of the thigh at the hip joint and helps to stabilize the hip joint during standing, walking, and running.

Clinical significance

Injury to the Adductor longus muscle, such as a strain or tear, can result in groin pain and limited mobility. Treatment typically involves rest, physical therapy, and in severe cases, surgery.

Related terms

• Adductor muscle group
• Adductor brevis
• Adductor magnus
• Groin pain
• Hip joint
• Femur
• Pubis bone

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Adductor longus muscle
• Wikipedia's article - Adductor longus muscle

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