adductor

Thân thiện

The physical therapist points to the adductor muscle on an anatomical chart.

Definition

Noun: A muscle whose primary function is to pull a body part toward the midline of the body or toward another part.

Usage

The term "adductor" is used in anatomy and physiology to describe specific muscles. It is often followed by a more specific name indicating its location (e.g., adductor magnus). It is a technical term.

Examples

• The adductor muscles in the thigh are important for movements like bringing the legs together.
• A strain in the hip adductor can cause pain during physical activity.
• Physical therapists often prescribe exercises to strengthen the adductors.

Advanced Usage

• Adductor Brevis/Magnus/Longus: These are the specific names of the three large adductor muscles in the human thigh.
• Adductor Tendon: Refers to the tendon of an adductor muscle, often discussed in sports injuries.

Variants and Related Words

• Adduction (noun): The movement of drawing a body part toward the midline. (e.g., )
• Adduct (verb): To draw a body part toward the midline. (e.g., )
• Adductive (adjective): Relating to adduction.

Synonyms

• None that are exact synonyms in common anatomical terminology. The antonym is abductor (a muscle that moves a body part away from the midline).

Notes on Meaning

The word "adductor" refers exclusively to a type of muscle. Its meaning is defined by its opposition to "abductor." While it always describes a muscle, the specific body part it acts upon (e.g., finger, eye, thigh) is specified by the full anatomical name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a muscle that draws a body part toward the median line

Từ đồng nghĩa

• adductor muscle