Muscle Atlas

Adductor Brevis

Origin: Anterior surface of inferior pubic ramus, inferior to origin of adductor longus
Insertion: Pectineal line and superior part of medial lip of linea aspera
Action: Adducts and flexes the thigh, and helps to laterally rotate the thigh
Innervation: Anterior or posterior division of obturator nerve
Arterial Supply: Obturator artery and medial circumflex femoral artery


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