Adductor Brevis
Posted on 21st Jul 2020 / Published in: Hip
General information
Adductor brevis is a flat, triangular muscle located in the medial thigh. With 4 other muscles it makes up the thigh Adductors, the others being the adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis and pectineus muscles.
Literal meaning
The short muscle that leads (the bone it moves) toward (the midline).
Interesting information
Adductor brevis is the shortest muscle of the adductor group and also the weakest.
The adductors pull the legs towards the midline when walking, allowing maintenance of balance. Therefore, they are important for balancing the pelvis when standing and walking.
Origin
Lateral (outer) surface of inferior ramus of pubis.
Insertion
Proximal portion of linea aspera.
Function
Hip adduction and Hip flexion. Depending on position: Rotates the femur laterally or medially.
Nerve supply
Anterior and posterior branches of the obturator nerve (L3-4).
Blood supply
Deep femoral artery.
Relevant research
None focussing solely on adductor brevis.
Adductor brevis exercises
Strengthening:
Adductor goof ball squeeze sitting
Seated, put the ball between your knees and squeeze.
Stretching:
Adductor stretch standing
Standing with your feet wide apart, lean towards one side, you should feel this stretch on the inside of your leg.
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