When the hip is extended, the abductor longus contributes to medial rotation of the femur. However, its rotational role is secondary to that of the gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae.
The abductor longus is a skeletal muscle located in the lateral compartment of the thigh. As its name implies— abductor (to draw away from the midline), longus (long)—it is a primary abductor of the hip joint and one of the three gluteal abductors, alongside the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Despite being less commonly discussed than the gluteus medius, the abductor longus plays a critical role in lower limb biomechanics, pelvic stability during gait, and the pathogenesis of several common musculoskeletal disorders. This essay provides a comprehensive overview of the abductor longus, covering its gross anatomy, innervation, blood supply, functional role, and clinical relevance. abductor longus muscle
The adductor longus lies superficially (closer to the skin) in the medial thigh. It is sandwiched between the pectineus muscle (above and lateral) and the gracilis muscle (below and medial). It is the most anterior of the three adductor muscles (longus, brevis, magnus). When the hip is extended, the abductor longus
