Adductor

usgb/əˈdʌktər/
noun

A muscle that brings a part of the body towards the middle or towards another part.

Monique is doing exercises to strengthen her adductor muscles.
Visual representation of "adductor" - A muscle that brings a part of the body towards the middle or towards another part.

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  • adductor muscle
  • strengthening the adductor

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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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