外がい転てん筋きん

noun

abductor muscle

Anatomical term for a muscle that moves a limb or part away from the midline of the body. Often contrasted with 内転筋 (adductor muscle).

See also: 内転筋

• 股こ関かん節せつの外がい転てん筋きんを鍛きたえると、歩ほ行こうが安あん定ていします。

  Strengthening the hip abductor muscles improves walking stability.