Adductor vs. Abductor

Adductornoun

(anatomy) A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; -- opposed to abductor

Adductornoun

A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; - opposed to abductor; as, the adductor of the eye, which turns the eye toward the nose.

Adductornoun

a muscle that draws a part toward the median line

Abductornoun

One who abducts; a kidnapper.

Abductornoun

(anatomy) A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body

Abductornoun

One who abducts.

Abductornoun

A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or form the median line of the body; as, the abductor oculi, which draws the eye outward.

Abductornoun

someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

Abductornoun

a muscle that draws a part away from the median line