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Adductor

usgb/əˈdʌktər/Volume
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Human Anatomy

Used to describe muscles that move limbs towards the body. Common in sports and health contexts.

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The injury was to his adductor, so he couldn’t play soccer.
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Related Movements

Refers to the inward movement of body parts, not just any muscle activity.

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She did an adductor stretch to prevent inner thigh strain.
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Specific Muscles

Adductor applies to certain muscles in the thigh, not all muscles.

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My workout focuses on the adductor muscles to improve my leg stability.
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