noun
- Plural of abductor; muscles that draw a limb or body part away from the midline of the body or from another part.
Usage: anatomy; technical
Examples
- The abductores of the hip allow you to move your leg away from your body's center line.
- Strengthening the abductores is important for athletes who need lateral stability.
- The abductores muscles work in opposition to the adductores during movement.
- Physical therapists often focus on the abductores when treating hip injuries.