Adductor Longus

Description

Anatomy of the adductor longus muscle

Normal anatomy of the proximal adductor muscles. The adductor longus muscle originates at the anterior pubic bone and forms a common aponeurosis with the rectus abdominis (abd) muscle. The adductor brevis and magnus muscles are located posteriorly and the gracilis muscle medially.

Alternative Names

• Adductor Longus Muscle
• Musculus Adductor

Introduction

• Muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh
• Contributes to adduction

Origin

• Superior pubic ramus

Insertion

• Middle third lip of the linea aspera

Actions

• Adduction of the thigh
• Stabilization of the pelvis
• Balances the pelvis on a lower limb during the gait cycle

Vascular Supply

• Deep femoral artery (primary)
• Medial femoral circumflex artery (superior portion)
• Femoral artery, the popliteal artery and the genicular arteries (inferior)

Innervation

• Anterior division of the Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)

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Clinical Significance

• Adductor longus rupture
• Adductor Strain
• Adductor Tendinopathy
• Medial Compartment of the Thigh
• Hunters Canal

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See Also

• Thigh Anatomy (Main)
• Adductor Brevis
• Adductor Magnus

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