canalis adductorius

Latin: Musculus adductor magnus Definition The large adductor muscle is the largest muscle of the adductor group on the inside of the thigh. It runs from the middle lower edge of the pelvis (pubic bone and ischium) to the thigh bone, where its insertion area extends over virtually the entire length of the bone body. … Large adductor muscle (M. adductor magnus)

Common diseases Due to its above-mentioned importance for the adductor canal, the large adductor muscle also plays a role in clinical pictures involving this canal. The large leg artery (Arteria femoralis) running through the canal is often affected by arteriosclerotic constrictions or occlusions. It is assumed that the narrowing of the adductor canal plays an … Common diseases | Large adductor muscle (M. adductor magnus)