Which muscles contribute to hip adduction?

Which muscles contribute to hip adduction?

• A. Gluteus medius
• B. Adductor longus
• C. Tensor fasciae latae
• D. Iliopsoas

Answer: (B)

Hip adduction is bringing the thigh toward the midline of the body. The muscles that accomplish this are in the medial (inner) thigh group, known as the adductors. Among the options, the muscle that clearly belongs to this group is the adductor longus. When it contracts, it pulls the femur inward, toward the body's midline, contributing to adduction and assisting with some flexion. The other muscles shown act mainly in other directions: gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae are primary abductors, moving the thigh away from the midline; iliopsoas is a strong hip flexor, lifting the thigh toward the abdomen rather than toward the midline.

Hip adduction is bringing the thigh toward the midline of the body. The muscles that accomplish this are in the medial (inner) thigh group, known as the adductors. Among the options, the muscle that clearly belongs to this group is the adductor longus. When it contracts, it pulls the femur inward, toward the body's midline, contributing to adduction and assisting with some flexion.

The other muscles shown act mainly in other directions: gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae are primary abductors, moving the thigh away from the midline; iliopsoas is a strong hip flexor, lifting the thigh toward the abdomen rather than toward the midline.