adductor

Noun

A muscle whose contraction moves a limb or other part of the body towards the midline of the body, or across the midline of the body in the case of the fingers or toes.

ریشه

From Latin 'adductor', from 'adducere' meaning 'to lead or bring to'.

مثال

• The adductor muscles are located in the thigh.
• The adductor is responsible for the movement of the arm towards the body.
• Injury to the adductor can limit mobility.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Adductor muscle Adductor injury Adductor strength Adductor flexibility