noun
- a muscle that draws a body part toward the midline of the body or toward another part
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The adductor muscles in your thigh help bring your legs together.
- She strained her adductor during the soccer match.
- Physical therapy focused on strengthening the hip adductors.
- The adductor longus is one of the major muscles of the inner thigh.
- Groin injuries often involve damage to the adductor muscle group.
- Ballet dancers need strong adductors for proper leg positioning.