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Retraction (kinesiology)
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Retraction is the anatomical term of motion for posterior movement of the arms at the shoulders
It is the opposite of protraction. Major muscles involved include:[1][2]
- ^ Anatomy at Dartmouth shoulder/surface/scsurface4
- ^ http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Scapula.html#anchor71014
- Retraction at eMedicine Dictionary
- Photos at acefitness.org
- Photo at lhup.edu
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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 |
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