Abduction (kinesiology)
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Abduction, in functional anatomy, is a movement which draws a limb away from the median (Sagittal) plane of the body. It is thus opposed to adduction.
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the coming together of two bones attached by a joint laterally
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor105322
- ^ Anatomy at Dartmouth shoulder/surface/ghsurface1
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Wrist.html#anchor263084
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Fingers.html#anchor782744
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Thumb.html#anchor207954
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Hip.html#anchor847041
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Toes.html#anchor232714
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| Types of joints | Amphiarthrosis - Symphysis - Gomphosis - Synovial joint (Hinge joint, Pivot joint, Condyloid joint, Saddle joint, Ball and socket joint, Gliding joint) |
| Terminology | Kinesiology - Anatomical terms of motion - Agonist/Antagonist |
| Motions | Flexion/Extension - Adduction/Abduction - Internal rotation/External rotation - Supination/Pronation - Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion - Eversion/Inversion - Elevation/Depression - Protraction/Retraction |
