Adductor tubercle

Definition

The adductor tubercle is a small, rounded projection on the medial condyle of the femur, where the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle attaches. It serves as a point of muscle attachment and plays a role in stabilizing the thigh.

Related terms

Femur:

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, providing structural support for the legs and connecting with the hip and knee joints.

Adductor Magnus Muscle: A large, triangular muscle located in the inner thigh that is responsible for pulling the thigh towards the body's midline.

Medial Condyle:

One of two rounded protrusions (condyles) at the distal end of the femur, which articulates with the tibia and contributes to knee joint structure