Definition of «adduction»

The term adduction refers to the movement or action of bringing something together, often in a closed position. In anatomy and physiology, it specifically describes the motion of a bone moving towards the centerline of the body, such as when the arm is brought closer to the chest. Additionally, in physics, adduction refers to the force that opposes the direction of motion or the tendency of something to be drawn toward the center of rotation.

Phrases with «adduction»

Sentences with «adduction»

These figures indicate that the hamstrings are not particularly active in hip adduction in the anatomical position. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
The moment arms (and therefore the leverage) of the pectoralis major for horizontal adduction of the shoulder reduces steadily to a minimum as the hands move closer together. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
Therefore, the superior performance of the flat bench press over the incline bench press for the sternocostal head is probably because there is a greater horizontal shoulder adduction moment in the flat and decline variations, but a larger shoulder flexion moment in the incline variations. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
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