Adductor tubercle
Adductor Tubercle
The Adductor Tubercle (pronunciation: /əˈdʌktər ˈtʌbərkl/) is a prominent anatomical structure found in the human body, specifically on the Medial condyle of the Femur.
Etymology
The term "Adductor Tubercle" is derived from the Latin words "adducere" meaning "to bring to" and "tuberculum" meaning "small swelling". This refers to the function of the adductor muscles in bringing the limbs towards the body and the small, raised nature of the tubercle.
Anatomy
The Adductor Tubercle serves as the insertion point for the Adductor Magnus Muscle, one of the major muscles of the thigh. It is located on the superior aspect of the medial condyle of the femur.
Related Terms
- Adductor Magnus Muscle: A large triangular muscle, situated on the medial side of the thigh.
- Medial Condyle: One of the two protrusions at the bottom of the femur that helps form the knee joint.
- Femur: The thigh bone, is the most proximal (closest to the hip joint) bone of the leg in humans.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adductor tubercle
- Wikipedia's article - Adductor tubercle
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