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Bursa Thigh

Adductor Magnus Ischial Bursa

bursa musculi adductoris magni ischialis

A bursa lying between the adductor magnus tendon and the ischial tuberosity, distinct from the ischiogluteal bursa which overlies the hamstring origin. It cushions the medial adductor attachment during hip adduction and external rotation.

Region: Thigh
Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

Inflammation presents as deep posteromedial thigh pain, worse with prolonged sitting and resisted adduction. It is distinguished from hamstring origin tendinopathy by its more medial localisation. MRI differentiates adductor magnus ischial bursitis from high hamstring tendinopathy.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Adductor Magnus Ischial Bursitis

Bursal swelling at the medial ischial attachment producing deep groin and posteromedial thigh pain, often mistaken for hamstring origin pathology.

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