Origin
Pubis – inferior ramus, body of the pubis.
Insertion
Femur – lesser trochanter, linea aspera.
Blood supply
Deep femoral artery.
Nerve supply
Obturator nerve.
Action
Main function of adductor longus is to pull the thigh towards the body. It also helps to rotate the thigh externally.
Disease/Injury
Proper warm-up before exercise is necessary to avoid strain in the groin region.
Muscle Exercise
For beginners, to strengthen the adductor longus muscle, use of the inner thigh machine is the best. You can also practice leg lifts and free weight, wide-stance squat.
Interesting facts
Exercising the adductor longus muscle helps one tone their inner thighs.
