Medial Thigh

Question 1

The medial thigh muscles are collectively called the ______ group

Answer 1

Adductor group

Question 2

The adductor group is mainly supplied by which nerve?

Answer 2

Obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4) (except hamstring part of adductor magnus which is tibial nerve)

Question 3

The adductor muscles of the medial thigh are?

Answer 3

Longus, brevis, magnus, gracilis, obturator externus GPs ADD a Bloody Lot of Margarine - Oh woE! (Gracilis) Adductors (Brevis, Longus, Magnus) - Obturator Externus

Question 4

What’s the exception of the medial thigh innervation?

Answer 4

All obturator EXCEPT hamstring part of adductor magnus - this is tibial nerve

Question 5

Main action of medial thigh muscles?

Answer 5

Adducts hip joint

Question 6

Label the structures as shown

Answer 6

A: Adductor longus

B: Adductor brevis

C: Adductor gracilis

D: Adductor magnus (adductor part)

E: Obturator externus