Muscle Adductor Magnus Femoris

The adductor patellar muscle is the most superficial long muscle of the human posterior thigh. This muscle is considered one of the largest in the human body. It is found in all people and is quite well developed - one fiber per square millimeter. You should also know that this muscle occupies all the free space between the ischial tuberosity and the greater trochanter of the femur. In addition, this muscle is also located on top of the iliopsoas ligament, in front of the femoral head, near the edge of the ischiofemoral tract, and also in its cleft (laterally).

The function of the adductor is primarily to ensure a vertical position of the body, which is ensured by the tension of this muscle. They perform a very important function in ensuring the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system and the hip joint. Thanks to the work of this muscle, it becomes possible to perform rotational movements (abduct, wind, spread when rotating the pelvis). It should also be noted that the adductor is only part of the pentaceps femoris major muscle. The other four major muscles are located in front of the inguinal ligament, on the anterior wall of the thigh and in front of the adductors.

Like the entire gluteal group, this muscle can be classified as long. To achieve a complete contraction, it is necessary to perform a complex and not simple movement. It involves extension of the hip joint in the frontal plane. An important feature of this group is that these muscles are two-joint. This means that they are performed not only by compressors (such as the same calves or abs), but also by extensors and adductors.