Translation guide
A muscle that draws a body part toward the midline of the body. In everyday English, this usually refers to the inner thigh muscles.
Referring to any adductor muscle in the body, such as those in the thigh, arm, or elsewhere.
Standard anatomical term for any adductor muscle. Used in medical and fitness contexts.
内転筋を鍛える運動をしています。
I do exercises to strengthen my adductor muscles.
Specifically referring to the adductor muscles of the thigh, often in fitness or everyday conversation.
Everyday term for inner thigh muscles. More natural in casual conversation than the anatomical term.
内ももの筋肉が痛いです。
My inner thigh muscles are sore.
Refers to the group of adductor muscles. Used in anatomy or sports science.
内転筋群のストレッチをしましょう。
Let's stretch the adductor muscle group.
Naming individual adductor muscles, such as adductor longus, brevis, or magnus.
Adductor longus muscle. Used in medical contexts.
長内転筋は太ももの内側にあります。
The adductor longus is on the inner side of the thigh.
Adductor brevis muscle.
短内転筋は長内転筋の深部に位置します。
The adductor brevis is located deep to the adductor longus.
Adductor magnus muscle.
大内転筋は内転筋群の中で最も大きい筋肉です。
The adductor magnus is the largest muscle in the adductor group.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers often say 内もも (inner thigh) rather than using the anatomical term 内転筋. Use 内転筋 when discussing anatomy or specific exercises.