Corpus: Adductor minimus muscle
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Definition[Bearbeiten]
The musculus adductor minimus is a small, flat muscle that is an incomplete split in the upper part of the musculus adductor magnus. Its fibres cross over those of the adductor magnus muscle in the upper part.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The adductor minimus muscle originates from the pubic bone and attaches to the femur above the linea aspera.
Innervation[Bearbeiten]
It is innervated by the obturator nerve.
Function[Bearbeiten]
The adductor minimus muscle helps with adduction and external rotation of the thigh.