APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary hip adductors are the pectineus, adductor longus, gracilis, adductor brevis, and adductor magnus. The primary function of this muscle group is, of course, to create adduction torque, bringing the lower extremity toward the midline.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adductor magnus muscle has a dual role being a dynamic stabilizer of the pelvis and femur as well as a prime mover of the femur into adduction. The adductor magnus is similar to the deltoid muscle in that: One portion flexes the thigh and works as a medial rotator. Another extends the thigh and is a lateral rotator.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Hip abductor muscle group are located on the lateral thigh. The primary hip abductor muscles include the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae. The secondary hip abductors include the piriformis, sartorius, and superior fibers of the gluteus maximus.