Adductor Brevis Muscle Flashcards

Flashcards are a great way to memorise information about the adductor brevis muscle. Test your knowledge of anatomy using the adductor brevis flashcards below.

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Origin

Body of the pubis & inferior pubic ramus

Insertion

Upper third of linea aspera & pectineal line of femur

Actions

  • Adduction of hip joint (primary)
  • Flexion of the hip joint (secondary)
  • Potentially able to rotate the femur (read more here)

Innervation

Obturator nerve L2-L4 (anterior division)

Blood Supply

Deep femoral artery

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Would you like to learn more about the adductor brevis muscle? Then check out the adductor brevis muscle article and video by clicking the link below:
Adductor Brevis Muscle Anatomy

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