Medial thigh

Adductor brevis

Adducts the thigh and assists hip flexion and medial rotation

Origin: Body and inferior ramus of the pubis
Insertion: Pectineal line and proximal linea aspera of the femur
Primary actions: Adducts the thigh and assists hip flexion and medial rotation

Anatomy reference

OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs

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