The medial thigh Flashcards
Name the muscles of the medial thigh
- Obturator Externus
- ADductor brevis
- ADductor longus
- ADductor magnus
- Gracilis
Where does obturator externus originate?
-Obturator membrane
What is the function of obturator externus?
- Laterally rotate the hipo
- ADduction
Where does ADductor brevis lay in relation to ADductor longus?
-proximal and posterior
How is ADductor brevis assiciates with obturator nerve?
-Lies in between the anterior and posterior divisions of the nerve
Where does ADductor longus lay in relation to ADductor brevis and ADductor magnus?
-Superficial partially covering brevis and magnus
What is the relationship between ADductor longus and the femoral triangle?
-ADductor longus is the medial border of the femoral triangle
What is the function of ADductor longus?
- ADduct the hip
- Medially rotate the hip
Which muscle lies most posrterior in the medial thigh?
-ADductor magnus
What are the functions of Adductor magnus?
- ADduct, medial rotates and (weak Flexion) the hip
- Contributes to hamstrings to extend the hip
What is significant about the nerve supply to ADductor magnus?
- Medial half supplied by obturator nerve
- Hamstring portion supplied by tibial nerve
What nerve and artery supplies the medial thich muscles?
- Obturator nerve
- Obturator artery
What attaches to the adductor tubercle?
-Hamstring portion of ADductor magnus
What is the most superficial and medial muscle in the medial thigh?
-Gracilis
Which joints does gracilis cross?
-Hip and knee
What are the functions of gracilis?
- ADduct the hip
- Flex the knee
What clinical relevance does gracilis have to forearm injury?
-The muscle can be used to replace damaged forearm muscles
What is the most common injury of the adductor muscles?
- Strain of adductors -> groin strain
- Tear the muscle from bony attachments of pelvis
Which parts of the adductor muscles are most commonly injured?
-Proximal parts
In who do groin strains most commonly occur?
-Athletes of sports with explosive movements or extensive stretching
What is the most common treatment for groin strain?
-RICE
