- Adductor muscle: The muscle that pulls a part of the body closer is called adductor muscle. The process of pulling an adductor muscle to a limb is called adduction. For example, the latissimus muscle pulls an organ closer.
- Abductor muscle: The muscle that moves a part of the body away is called abductor muscle. Abduction is the movement of a part of the abductor muscle away. For example, the deltoid muscle moves an organ away.