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Adductor Longus

Region

Origin & Insertion

['Origin: Body of pubis', 'Insertion: Middle third of linea aspera of femur']

Synergistic Muscles

['Adductor brevis', 'Pectineus']

Joints

['Hip']

Primary Actions

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

Nerve & Spinal Segment

Obturator nerve

Lumbar plexus; L2–L4

Interesting

Most commonly strained adductor. [Netter’s]

Reversal of Action

Pull pelvis toward midline

Common Dysfunctions

Groin strain, limited hip adduction

How to Stretch

Kneeling hip adductor stretch.

Trigger Points

How to Strengthen

Ball squeezes, Copenhagen plank.

Concentric Action

Adduct and flex hip

Applications:

Often overactive in imbalance with glute med; groin rehab target

Eccentric Action

Control hip abduction

Isotonic Action

Side-lying adduction, band work

Related Conditions

['Adductor tendinopathy', 'Hip instability']

Isometric Action

Hold inner thigh squeeze

Exercise Ideas

['Copenhagen side plank', 'Bridge with adduction', 'Side lunge with band']

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