noun
- movements that bring a body part toward the midline of the body
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The physical therapist measured the patient’s hip adductions.
- Shoulder adductions are important exercises for swimmers.
- The doctor tested various adductions to assess muscle function.
- Leg adductions help strengthen the inner thigh muscles.
- The athlete performed controlled adductions during rehabilitation.
- Multiple adductions were recorded during the movement analysis.