List of abductors of the human body

Abduction is an anatomical term of motion referring to a movement which draws a limb out to the side, away from the median sagittal plane of the body. It is thus opposed to adduction.

Upper limb

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Arm and shoulder

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Hand and wrist

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Lower limb

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Other

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References

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See also

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