Distal tendon of adductor magnus
Tendo distalis musculi adductoris magni
- Latin synonym: Tendo distalis musculi adductoris magni
- Synonym: Distal adductor magnus tendon
- Related terms: Tendon of adductor magnus
Definition
The distal tendon of the adductor magnus inserts onto the adductor tubercle of the femur. This tendon is part of the larger adductor magnus muscle.
The distal insertion of the adductor magnus tendon is located near the adductor hiatus, a gap in the muscle through which the femoral vessels pass to become the popliteal vessels. The mean distance from the adductor tubercle to the adductor hiatus is approximately 10.8 cm.[2]
References
1.The Adductor Part of the Adductor Magnus Is Innervated by Both Obturator and Sciatic Nerves.Takizawa M, Suzuki D, Ito H, Fujimiya M, Uchiyama E.Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.). 2014;27(5):778-82. doi:10.1002/ca.22274.
2.Anatomic and Biomechanical Properties of Flat Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using an Adductor Magnus Tendon Graft: A Human Cadaveric Study.Milinkovic DD, Fink C, Kittl C, et al.The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021;49(7):1827-1838. doi:10.1177/03635465211009540.
