Translations:Adduktorengruppe/167/en

The main task of the adductor group is addcution. The pectineus muscle performs adduction, external rotation and slight flexion. Furthermore, it also provides stabilization in the frontal and sagittal planes of the pelvis. In addition to adduction, the adductor longus muscle also supports external rotation and flexion of the thigh. The fibers of the adductor longus muscle that draw to the vastoadductor membrane serve to support internal rotation of the thigh. Adduction and flexion are performed in the hip joint by the adductor brevis muscle. If there is flexion over 80°, the adductor brevis muscle also performs an extension movement. The adductor magnus muscle mainly performs adduction of the thigh. The proximal part of the muscle additionally supports external rotation. In a flexed, externally rotated position of the leg, the distal part can cause internal rotation of the femur. Support for extension in the hip joint is also provided by the distal part of the adductor magnus muscle. The adductor minimus muscle is used for adduction and external rotation of the thigh. In the hip joint, adduction and flexion is performed by the gracilis muscle. In the knee joint, flexion and internal rotation is performed by this muscle.