Adductor Brevis
by Dr. Gary Farr on 27 June 2002

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Origin Anterior surface of inferior pubic ramus, inferior to origin of adductor longus
Insertion Pectineal line and superior part of medial lip of linea aspera
Action Adducts and flexes the thigh, and helps to laterally rotate the thigh
Innervation Anterior or posterior division of obturator nerve
Arterial
Supply
Obturator artery and medial circumflex femoral artery
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