adductor magnus muscle
anatomy
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The adductor magnus muscle is one of three powerful muscles in the human thigh that originate from the lower pelvis (pubis and ischium) and attach to the femur (thighbone). These muscles are primarily responsible for adduction, which is drawing a body part toward the body's midline, like squeezing the thighs together. The adductor muscles also assist in rotating and flexing the thigh. The adductor magnus is part of the adductor muscle group, which plays a crucial role in leg movement and stability.12
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