Adductor longus
Origin: Symphysis pubisInsertion: Linea asperaAction: Adducts, flexes and internally rotates thigh
The adductor longus is a muscle of the inner thigh that is responsible for hip adduction, which is the movement of pulling the leg towards the midline of the body. It originates from the anterior pubic bone and inserts onto the linea aspera of the femur.
The adductor longus is innervated by the obturator nerve, and its primary function is to adduct the thigh, but it also helps with flexion and medial rotation of the hip joint. It is one of the most commonly strained muscles in athletes who participate in sports that involve running, jumping, and sudden directional changes.
Strengthening exercises for the adductor longus include leg presses, lunges, squats, and adductor machines. Stretching exercises for this muscle include the butterfly stretch and the seated adductor stretch.
Injury to the adductor longus can cause pain and discomfort in the inner thigh area, and may limit movement of the hip joint. Treatment for adductor longus strain involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) as well as physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to repair the muscle.
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