Musculus Adductor Brevis (Noun)
Meaning
The short adductor muscle of the thigh.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The musculus adductor brevis is a part of the adductor group of the anterior thigh muscles.
- Dissection of the musculus adductor brevis revealed a small, flat, quadrilateral muscle.
- Injury to the musculus adductor brevis can cause pain and discomfort in the thigh region.
- The musculus adductor brevis originates from the front of the pubis and inserts on the linea aspera of the femur.
- During hip flexion and adduction the musculus adductor brevis contracts, producing movement at the hip joint.