Adductor muscles of the hip

The adductor muscles of the hip are a group of muscles primarily responsible for bringing the thigh toward the midline of the body, a movement known as adduction. They are part of the medial compartment of thigh and are innervated by the obturator nerve.

Anatomy

The adductor muscles of the hip include:

• Adductor longus
• Adductor brevis
• Adductor magnus
• Gracilis
• Obturator externus

Each of these muscles originates from the pelvis and inserts into the femur, with the exception of the gracilis, which inserts into the tibia.

Function

The primary function of the adductor muscles is to adduct the thigh. They also play a role in flexion and medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.

Clinical significance

Injury to the adductor muscles, often referred to as a "groin pull", is a common sports injury. Treatment typically involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).

See also

• Hip muscles
• Thigh muscles
• Lower limb anatomy

References

• it:Muscoli adduttori dell'anca

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