What is another word for abductors?

Pronunciation: [ɐbdˈʌktəz] (IPA)

Abductors refer to a specific set of muscles found in the human body, which are responsible for moving the legs away from the midline. However, there are other terms for these muscles, including the hip abductors and the gluteus medius. Other synonyms for abductors include the tensor fasciae latae, which is a small muscle located on the outer hip, and the piriformis, which is a muscle deep in the buttocks. Additionally, the sartorius and the quadratus femoris are also included in the group of muscles that perform abduction of the leg. While each of these muscles has its unique function and location, they all work collaboratively to allow for proper movement and stability of the hips and legs.

What are the hypernyms for Abductors?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abductors

Whether the abductors of Simon West were to be found in the Cache or at some other nest in the almost inaccessible ridges Jack Flatray had no means of knowing.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
He was still young enough to have counted on the effect upon Melissy of his return to town with one of the abductors as his prisoner.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
"According to the coachman's story, Jack predicted that 'white things' would some night appear in the quarter and carry Hanson away with them; and although the abductors were not dressed in white, the fact that they came and did just what Jack said they would do was terrifying to the minds of the superstitious blacks.
"Marcy The Blockade Runner"
Harry Castlemon

Famous quotes with Abductors

  • Has one hostage from Lebanon come back with a photograph of his abductors? Has any hostage ever come back with a photograph of his abductors smiling? I mean, this was so incredible!
    Dwight Schultz

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