Abstract :
The Adductor Brevis muscle is a prominent component of the medial thigh compartment that helps in stabilizing and adducting the hip. Although the presence of anatomical variations in this muscle is quite frequent and well documented, yet presence of duplicated Adductor brevis is extremely rare. This article presents a case of unilaterally duplicated Adductor Brevis that was witnessed during a routine anatomical dissection in the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The variant consisted of an additional deeper muscular belly with distinct proximal and distal attachments, running parallel to the primary or superficial adductor brevis. Extensive light has been shed on its embryological, surgical as well as clinical aspects. Recognizing such anatomical variations is essential for accurate diagnosis, preventing misidentification during surgical interventions, and understanding possible biomechanical consequences. Further studies are warranted to determine the prevalence and functional impact of this duplication in the general population.
Keyword :
Adductor brevis, Variation, Superficial, Duplication, Ontogeny