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Adductor Brevis

Region

Origin & Insertion

['Origin: Inferior pubic ramus', 'Insertion: Proximal linea aspera of femur']

Synergistic Muscles

['Adductor longus', 'Pectineus']

Joints

['Hip']

Primary Actions

['Hip adduction', 'Assists in flexion']

Nerve & Spinal Segment

Obturator nerve

Lumbar plexus; L2–L4

Interesting

Lies between pectineus and adductor longus. [Moore’s]

Reversal of Action

Stabilize pelvis toward adducted leg

Common Dysfunctions

Hip tightness, weak medial hip control

How to Stretch

Lunge stretch with trunk twist.

Trigger Points

How to Strengthen

Side-lying adduction holds.

Concentric Action

Adduct hip

Applications:

Assists in hip adductor control in gait and stair climbing

Eccentric Action

Lower leg from adducted position

Isotonic Action

Ball squeeze, side-lying adduction

Related Conditions

['Adductor strain', 'Pubalgia']

Isometric Action

Hold hip at midline

Exercise Ideas

['Band resisted squeeze', 'Short bridge adduction', 'Copenhagen regressions']

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