Adductor Brevis

Summary Information: Adductor Brevis

Adductor Brevis: The adductor brevis is one of the medial thigh muscles, a group of muscles that make up the medial section or inner area of the thigh. The adductor brevis originates on the pubis of the bony pelvis and inserts on the femur. The adductor brevis has a variety of functions, including adduction, flexion and medical rotation of the hip.

Conditions that can afflict adductor brevis include strains, tears, cancer, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, paralysis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Adductor Brevis

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Adductor Brevis:

• Medial thigh muscles
• Leg muscles
• Hip joint
• Pubis
• Bony pelvis
• Skeletal muscle
• Femur
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Adductor Brevis

The following conditions are related to the organ: Adductor Brevis:

• Infectious myositis
• Strains
• Tears
• Myopathy
• Cancer
• Paralysis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Sub Parts: Adductor Brevis

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Adductor Brevis:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Adductor Brevis

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Adductor Brevis:

• Muscle pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Adductor Brevis: Related Topics

• Adductor
• Brevis

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