Anatomical parameters of adductor longus, adductor brevis and gracilis
| Adductor longus | Adductor brevis | Gracilis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footprint | |||
| Shape | Oval | Oval | Rectangular |
| Dimensions* | 1.5 ± 0.2 × 1.9 ± 0.3 | 1.3 ± 0.2 × 2.4 ± 0.5 | 5.4 ± 1.0 × 0.4 ± 0.1 |
| Tendon length | |||
| Surface | 7.7 ± 1.1 | 3.6 ± 0.6 | 5.5 ± 1.0 |
| Intramuscular | 11.1 ± 1.5 | 5.4 ± 1.1 | Not present |
| MTJ length | 9.7 ± 1.1 | 4.1 ± 0.6 | 4.8 ± 0.7 |
All measurements in cm.
↵* Footprint dimensions = maximum height × maximum width.
MTJ, musculotendinous junction.