The adductor brevis is a muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh. It separates the anterior and posterior branches of the obturator nerve and is an important anatomical landmark within the medial thigh. Attachments: Originates from the body of pubis and inferior pubic rami. Attaches to the linea aspera on the posterior surface of the femur (proximal to the adductor longus attachment). Actions: Adduction of the thigh. Innervation: Obturator nerve (L2-L4). Blood Supply: Obturator artery. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2025) Fig 1Muscles of the medial thigh. The overlying muscles in the anterior compartment have been removed. Pro Feature - 3D Model You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Print Article Rate This Article