adducting

/əˈdʌktɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the movement of a body part toward the center of the body or toward another body part.
    • The physical therapist explained the adducting function of the inner thigh muscles.
    • The adducting motion of the arm brings it closer to the torso.
    • In yoga, adducting your legs helps stabilize your standing pose.
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