Musculus adductor longus

The video tutorial explores the adductor longus muscle, focusing on its location, origin, attachment, nerve control, and function. The adductor longus is part of the adductor group located on the inside of the thigh, playing a crucial role in adduction and flexion of the hip joint. It is controlled by the obturatory nerve and is essential for movements like crossing the legs and stabilizing the pelvis during standing and walking.

Where is the adductor longus muscle located?

• On the outside of the thigh

• On the inside of the thigh

• On the front of the thigh

• On the back of the thigh

What is the origin of the adductor longus muscle?

• Medial ramus of the OS pubis

• Lateral ramus of the OS pubis

• Superior ramus of the OS pubis

• Inferior ramus of the OS pubis

Which nerve controls the adductor longus muscle?

• Saphenous nerve

• Obturatory nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Sciatic nerve

What is the primary function of the adductor longus muscle?

• Adduction of the hip joint

• Flexion of the knee joint

• Rotation of the hip joint

• Extension of the hip joint

In addition to adduction, what other movement does the adductor longus muscle support?

• Rotation

• Extension

• Abduction

• Flexion