Muscle Names · Muscular System · Medium
Abductor
Meaning: A muscle that moves a limb away from the midline of the body.
In practice: The hip abductors stabilise the pelvis during walking and running.
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Which word means: A straight muscle — e.g.
Answer: Rectus
Which word means: The broad back muscle that adducts and extends the arm.
Answer: Latissimus
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