Morphometric measurement of adductor longus and its clinical application: A cadaveric study

Abstract

Objectives:A profound knowledge of the anatomical organization of adductor muscle compartment is necessary to understand their functions, and to assist in the development of accurate clinical and biomechanical models. This study aims at providing appropriate morphometric measurements of adductor longus muscle. Materials and Methods:The present study was conducted on 50 lower limbs. All limbs were fully dissected and measurements were taken with help of a steel tape. Results: We found Adductor longus muscle in all the 50 dissected lower limbs (100%). The range of length and width of proximal aponeurosis varied from 4.1-6.8cm and 0.8 -2.5cm respectively. The range of length of fleshy part (muscular belly) varied from 14.4 -20.7cm. The range of length and width of distal aponeurosis varied from 9.8 -13.9cm and 2.1 -4.8cm respectively. Conclusion: Our results would aid educational anatomy dissections, surgical interventions and help in management of many ailments.

The Pedicled Flap of Adductor Longus, a New Technique for Inguinal Reconstruction

“…Pedicled muscle flaps reported in literatures are sartorius flap(S-M), rectus abdominis flap (RA-M), tensor fascia lata flap (TFL-M), gracilis flap(G-M), and rectus femoris flap (RF-M) ( 2 , 4 – 10 ). Because the S-M is a type IV muscle, which has a series of segmental pedicles for blood supply ( 17 ), some surgeons are warry about the flap loss after transportation. The RA-M may weaken the abdominal wall resulted in abdominal hernia ( 18 – 20 ).…”

“…Adductor longus is one of the medial group muscles of thigh. It is a long, slender, triangular muscle, which originates from the pubic body and inserts onto the middle of the linea aspera of femur with good excursion ( 17 ). It contributes to adduction, flexion, and lateral rotation of the thigh, together with the other four muscles of medial group.…”