Adductor brevis

Adductor brevis

The Adductor brevis is a muscle in the human body that is situated in the thigh.

Pronunciation

The term 'Adductor brevis' is pronounced as "uh-DUK-tor BRE-viss".

Etymology

The term 'Adductor brevis' is derived from Latin, where 'adductor' means 'to draw toward' and 'brevis' means 'short'. This is in reference to the muscle's function and size.

Function

The primary function of the Adductor brevis is to adduct the femur at the hip joint. This means it pulls the thigh towards the midline of the body. It also helps in flexion of the hip joint.

Anatomy

The Adductor brevis is a short, flat muscle located in the medial compartment of the thigh. It originates from the anterior surface of the inferior pubic ramus and inserts into the linea aspera of the femur.

Related Terms

• Adductor longus
• Adductor magnus
• Gracilis
• Pectineus
• Obturator externus

See Also

• Muscular system
• Hip joint
• Thigh

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