adductor

noun

Meaning

A muscle that draws a limb or other body part toward the midline of the body or toward the axis of a limb.

Examples

  • The adductor muscles in the thigh are essential for stabilizing the pelvis during walking.
  • A strain to the adductor group often occurs in athletes who perform sudden lateral movements.

Synonyms: muscle, inner thigh muscle, adductor muscle, adductor group