Latin: M. adductor magnus
The great thigh horn (Adductor magnus muscle) is the largest, most powerful and deepest muscle of all adductors in the thigh.
Other adductors of the thigh:
Approach:
Origin: Ischial tuberosity (Sciatic tuberosity)
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Innervation: N. obturator and Tibial nerve
The great thigh horn (Adductor magnus muscle) handles most of the adduction in the hip joint. Therefore this muscle is specifically trained in muscle building and bodybuilding. The big thigh puller is trained in weight training with the following exercise:
For more information, see Weight Training
The following stretches apply to these muscles:
There are several ways to specifically stretch the inner thigh. The athlete stands about twice to three times the shoulder width apart, the toes pointing forward. The body weight is shifted to one side so that the thigh on the side to be stretched is almost stretched. The upper body should be kept upright.
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The function of the big thigh tightener (Adductor magnus muscle) consists of one Adduction (to the side of the body) in the hip joint.