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The muscles in this compartment are believed to have evolved from hip extensor and flexor columns<ref name=":1">Ken Hub [https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/adductor-longus-muscle Adductor Longus] Available: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/adductor-longus-muscle<nowiki/>(accessed 20.1.2022)</ref>. | The muscles in this compartment are believed to have evolved from hip extensor and flexor columns<ref name=":1">Ken Hub [https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/adductor-longus-muscle Adductor Longus] Available: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/adductor-longus-muscle<nowiki/>(accessed 20.1.2022)</ref>. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
A strong tendon from the anterior aspect of the pubic body inferior to the pubic crest.<ref name=":0" /> | A strong tendon from the anterior aspect of the pubic body inferior to the pubic crest.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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This insertion point is between the insertion of the [[Adductor Magnus|adductor magnus]] and the origin of the [[Vastus Medialis|vastus medialis]] muscle, and inferior to the [[Adductor Brevis|adductor brevis]] insertion.<ref name=":1" /> | This insertion point is between the insertion of the [[Adductor Magnus|adductor magnus]] and the origin of the [[Vastus Medialis|vastus medialis]] muscle, and inferior to the [[Adductor Brevis|adductor brevis]] insertion.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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File: Adductor_Longus_attachments.png| muscle insertion | |||
File: Adductor_magnus.png|other muscle </gallery> | |||
===Nerve === | ===Nerve=== | ||
Anterior division of [[Obturator Nerve|obturator nerve]] (L2, '''L3''', L4).<ref name=":0" /> | |||
Anterior | |||
== Function == | == Function== | ||
The main action of the adductor group of muscles is to adduct the thigh at the hip joint. | The main action of the adductor group of muscles is to adduct the thigh at the hip joint. | ||
#The adductor longus muscle also plays a role in external/lateral rotation and flexion of the thigh. | #The adductor longus muscle also plays a role in external/lateral rotation and flexion of the thigh. | ||
#Along with the other hip adductors it helps to stabilise the pelvis in standing and aids in balancing the body on the lower limb during walking.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | #Along with the other hip adductors it helps to stabilise the pelvis in standing and aids in balancing the body on the lower limb during walking.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
==Physiotherapy Relevance== | == Physiotherapy Relevance == | ||
[[Adductor Tendinopathy]] is a common cause of medial leg and [[Groin Strain|groin pain]], especially among athletes. It is common among injuries in such sports as eg ice skating, horse riding, soccer, football, karate, and running. Sudden changes in direction cause a quick adduction against a large abduction force thereby stressing the tendon, most commonly at its origin. It is caused by a disproportional strain of the muscles, often in combination with a poor warm-up and a lack of [[stretching]].<ref name=":2">[[Adductor Brevis]]</ref> | [[File:Pulled Groin Muscle.png|thumb|Pulled Groin Muscle|alt=|200x200px]][[Adductor Tendinopathy]] is a common cause of medial leg and [[Groin Strain|groin pain]], especially among athletes. It is common among injuries in such sports as eg ice skating, horse riding, soccer, football, karate, and running. Sudden changes in direction cause a quick adduction against a large abduction force thereby stressing the tendon, most commonly at its origin. It is caused by a disproportional strain of the muscles, often in combination with a poor warm-up and a lack of [[stretching]].<ref name=":2">[[Adductor Brevis]]</ref> | ||
==Assessment and Treatment== | ==Assessment and Treatment== | ||
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For a guide to Physiotherapy treatment and assessment see [[Groin Strain]] [[Adductor Tendinopathy]] | For a guide to Physiotherapy treatment and assessment see [[Groin Strain]] [[Adductor Tendinopathy]] | ||
* It is essential to do a thorough assessment of the pelvis and [[Core Strengthening|core]] as well as the thigh muscles. Designing a [[Strength Training|strengthening]] program to address which muscles are weak and which muscles are tight is vital. Treatment should include strengthening the muscles around the pelvis and core, alongside stretches to be completed following all training sessions.<ref name=":2" /> | *It is essential to do a thorough assessment of the pelvis and [[Core Strengthening|core]] as well as the thigh muscles. Designing a [[Strength Training|strengthening]] program to address which muscles are weak and which muscles are tight is vital. Treatment should include strengthening the muscles around the pelvis and core, alongside stretches to be completed following all training sessions.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
*[[Manual Muscle Testing: Hip Adduction|Manual muscle testing]]:<ref>Hislop H, Avers D, Brown M. [https://books.google.co.za/books?hl=en&lr=&id=peNOAQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=muscle+testing&ots=mxJRzfX8_q&sig=J-rFmGV3dwKthAW-Q0uYki-B8aI#v=onepage&q=muscle%20testing&f=false Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of manual examination.] Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013.</ref> | *[[Manual Muscle Testing: Hip Adduction|Manual muscle testing]]:<ref>Hislop H, Avers D, Brown M. [https://books.google.co.za/books?hl=en&lr=&id=peNOAQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=muscle+testing&ots=mxJRzfX8_q&sig=J-rFmGV3dwKthAW-Q0uYki-B8aI#v=onepage&q=muscle%20testing&f=false Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of manual examination.] Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013.</ref> | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The adductor longus is one of the adductor muscles of the medial thigh.[1] Together with the adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis and obturator externus, it makes up the hip adductors.[1]
This large fan-shaped muscle is situated most anteriorly of this group and covers the middle part of the adductor magnus and the anterior part of the adductor brevis.[1]
The muscle forms the medial border of the femoral triangle.
The muscles in this compartment are believed to have evolved from hip extensor and flexor columns[2].
Origin[edit | edit source]
A strong tendon from the anterior aspect of the pubic body inferior to the pubic crest.[1]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Expands into a fan shape, attaching broadly to the linea aspera on the middle third of the femur.[1]
This insertion point is between the insertion of the adductor magnus and the origin of the vastus medialis muscle, and inferior to the adductor brevis insertion.[2]
muscle insertion
other muscle
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Anterior division of obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4).[1]
Function[edit | edit source]
The main action of the adductor group of muscles is to adduct the thigh at the hip joint.
- The adductor longus muscle also plays a role in external/lateral rotation and flexion of the thigh.
- Along with the other hip adductors it helps to stabilise the pelvis in standing and aids in balancing the body on the lower limb during walking.[1][2]
Physiotherapy Relevance[edit | edit source]
Adductor Tendinopathy is a common cause of medial leg and groin pain, especially among athletes. It is common among injuries in such sports as eg ice skating, horse riding, soccer, football, karate, and running. Sudden changes in direction cause a quick adduction against a large abduction force thereby stressing the tendon, most commonly at its origin. It is caused by a disproportional strain of the muscles, often in combination with a poor warm-up and a lack of stretching.[3]
Assessment and Treatment[edit | edit source]
Adductor injuries are often overlooked. An early assessment is essential to prevent it from becoming a career-threatening injury for an athlete.
For a guide to Physiotherapy treatment and assessment see Groin Strain Adductor Tendinopathy
- It is essential to do a thorough assessment of the pelvis and core as well as the thigh muscles. Designing a strengthening program to address which muscles are weak and which muscles are tight is vital. Treatment should include strengthening the muscles around the pelvis and core, alongside stretches to be completed following all training sessions.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Moore KL, Dalley AF, Agur AMR. Clinically oriented anatomy. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ken Hub Adductor Longus Available: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/adductor-longus-muscle(accessed 20.1.2022)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Adductor Brevis
- ↑ Hislop H, Avers D, Brown M. Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of manual examination. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013.
