The adductor muscle serves to ________ , whereas the abductor muscle serves to ________ .

pull a body part toward the body’s midline; pull a body part away from the body’s midline. Adductor muscles are those that move a body part toward the body’s midline. This can be remembered by learning that the prefix ad - means to or toward . Contrastingly, abductor muscles are those that move a body part away from the body’s midline. This can be remembered by learning that the prefix ab - means away from .

The adductor muscle serves to

Multiple choice — select the best answer

Apull a body part away from the body’s midline; pull a body part toward the body’s midline
Brelax after contractions; contract after relaxations
Cpull a body part toward the body’s midline; pull a body part away from the body’s midline
Dcontract after relaxations; relax after contractions

✓ Correct answer: C. pull a body part toward the body’s midline; pull a body part away from the body’s midline Adductor muscles are those that move a body part toward the body’s midline. This can be remembered by learning that the prefix ad- means to or toward. Contrastingly, abductor muscles are those that move a body part away from the body’s midline. This can be remembered by learning that the prefix ab- means away from.

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