Adductor Longus

Joe Muscolino

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The adductor longus of the adductor group. The pectineus has been ghosted in.

The Adductor Longus is a member of the Adductor Group, which is composed of (from lateral to medial) the:

 

ATTACHMENTS:

  • The adductor longus attaches from the pubic bone to the middle 1/3 of the (medial lip of the) linea aspera of the femur

 

ACTIONS:

  • Adducts the thigh at the hip joint.
  • Flexes the thigh at the hip joint.
  • Medially rotates the thigh at the hip joint.
  • Anteriorly tilts the pelvis at the hip joint.
  • Ipsilaterally elevates the pelvis at the hip joint.
  • Ipsilaterally rotates the pelvis at the hip joint.

 

NOTE: The adductor longus has a very prominent and easily palpable proximal tendon in the proximal anteromedial thigh (groin).