adductor muscle

adductor

A muscle capable of adduction. Adduction is a movement which brings a part of the anatomy closer to the middle sagittal plane of the body. It is opposed to abduction.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure skeletal muscle organ, vertebrate
Latin Name adductor
FMA ID 74998

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the adductor muscle?
A muscle capable of adduction. Adduction is a movement which brings a part of the anatomy closer to the middle sagittal plane of the body. It is opposed to abduction.
What is the Latin name for the adductor muscle?
The Latin name for the adductor muscle is adductor.

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