Adductor pollicis

Definition

The adductor pollicis is a muscle in the hand that plays a crucial role in bringing the thumb towards the palm, assisting in gripping and manipulating objects. It is located deep in the palm and acts to adduct the thumb, contributing to hand functionality.

Related terms

Abductor Pollicis Longus: A muscle that moves the thumb away from the palm, enabling it to spread apart from the other fingers.

Flexor Pollicis Brevis: A muscle that bends (flexes) the thumb towards the palm, aiding in gripping actions.

Opponens Pollicis: A muscle that rotates and helps bring the thumb across the palm, allowing for opposition with other fingers