Adductor muscles of the hip

Adductor Muscles of the Hip

The Adductor Muscles of the Hip (pronunciation: /əˈdʌktər ˈmʌsəlz ɒv ðə hɪp/) are a group of muscles predominantly used for bringing the thighs together, or adduction. They are part of the inner thigh muscles and are situated in the medial compartment of the thigh.

Etymology

The term "adductor" comes from the Latin verb adducere, which means "to bring towards". The term "muscle" is derived from the Latin musculus, meaning "little mouse", possibly because of the shape and movement of certain muscles. The term "hip" comes from the Old English hipe or hype, which is akin to the Old High German huf, both meaning "hip".

Anatomy

The adductor muscles of the hip include:

• Adductor Magnus
• Adductor Longus
• Adductor Brevis
• Gracilis
• Pectineus

These muscles are primarily responsible for the adduction of the hip joint. They also aid in the flexion and medial rotation of the thigh at the hip.

Related Terms

• Adduction: The movement of a body part toward the body's midline.
• Hip Joint: The joint between the femur and the hip bone.
• Medial Rotation: The rotation of a limb toward the body's midline.
• Flexion: The action of bending or the condition of being bent.

See Also

• Muscular System
• Thigh
• Hip

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Adductor muscles of the hip
• Wikipedia's article - Adductor muscles of the hip

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