Adductor magnus muscle
Adductor Magnus Muscle
The Adductor Magnus Muscle (pronunciation: ad-uhk-tur mag-nuhss muhs-uhl) is a large muscle in the thigh that is part of the adductor group of muscles.
Etymology
The term "Adductor Magnus" is derived from Latin, where "adductor" means 'to draw towards' and "magnus" means 'great'. This refers to the muscle's function of drawing the leg towards the midline of the body and its large size.
Anatomy
The Adductor Magnus Muscle is situated on the medial side of the thigh. It is a composite muscle, having both adductor and hamstring components. It originates from the ischial tuberosity and the pubis, and inserts into the linea aspera and the adductor tubercle of the femur.
Function
The primary function of the Adductor Magnus Muscle is to adduct the thigh. It also assists in flexion of the hip joint (anterior fibers) and extension of the hip joint (posterior fibers).
Related Terms
- Adductor Longus Muscle
- Adductor Brevis Muscle
- Gracilis Muscle
- Obturator Externus Muscle
- Obturator Internus Muscle
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adductor magnus muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Adductor magnus muscle
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