adduction

名词

UK/əˈdʌk.ʃᵊn/
US/əˈdʌk.ʃᵊn/

定义 adduction 名词

  1. Uncountablemedical

    The action of moving a body part towards the midline of the body or towards another body part.

    • Shoulder adduction is the movement of the arm towards the center of the body.

    • The adductor muscles of the thigh are responsible for pulling the leg towards the midline of the body.

    • In some sports, the adductor muscles of the leg are activated to maintain balance.