What does adductor mean?
A muscle that draws a limb or part towards the midline of the body, or a muscle that draws the thigh towards the body. In anatomy, the adductor muscles are a group of muscles in the thigh that help to adduct the thigh.
Example
"The adductor muscles in the thigh are responsible for bringing the leg towards the body."
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