| Muscle | Primary Action | Innervation | Unique Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Adduct, Knee Flex | Obturator | Only one crossing knee; Pes Anserinus | | Pectineus | Adduct, Flex | Femoral/Obturator | Forms floor of Femoral Triangle | | Add. Longus | Adduct, Flex | Obturator | Most common groin strain site | | Add. Brevis | Adduct, Flex | Obturator | Obturator nerve passes around it | | Add. Magnus | Adduct (Ant) + Extend (Post) | Obturator/Sciatic | Largest; has Adductor Hiatus |
The is a powerful group of five muscles located in the medial (inner) compartment of the thigh. Primarily responsible for pulling the legs toward the body's midline, these muscles are also essential for pelvic stability, gait mechanics, and high-performance athletic movements. Anatomy of the Adductor Complex adductor complex muscles
The adductor complex muscles, also known as the adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis muscles, are a group of muscles located in the medial (inner) compartment of the thigh. These muscles play a crucial role in hip adduction, thigh movement, and pelvic stability. | Muscle | Primary Action | Innervation |