Adductor magnus: Extending the knowledge – A short review of structure and function

Adductor Magnus, the largest single contributor to the adductor group of the medial thigh, is a broad functioning muscle with significant contribution to not only adduction, but extension and rotation at the hip. The aim of this review is to investigate the terminology, anatomical and functional characteristics of AM, particularly its role as an extensor and stabiliser at the hip. AM is anatomically divided into four portions: AM1 through AM4; and functionally divided into two portions: anterior and posterior.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research