adductor

Meanings

• noun

  A muscle that helps draw a limb or other structure towards the body.

  - "The adductor muscle in the thigh helps to close the legs."
  - "Damage to the adductor can make it difficult to walk."

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Variants

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adductor , adductors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'adductor' meaning 'one who leads or brings toward'.

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Trivia

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1. The adductor muscle is the largest muscle in the human body.

2. The word 'adductor' is also used in the field of astronomy to describe a star that moves towards the Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. abductor: Opposite of adductor, a muscle that moves a limb or other structure away from the body.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the adductor muscle was believed to symbolize strength and was depicted in art and sculpture.

How to Memorize "adductor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the adductor muscle as a muscle that pulls a limb or structure towards the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adductor' with the idea of drawing something closer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Adduct means attract' to remember the meaning of the word.

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