Adduction

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Anatomical planes in a human

Adduction is a movement. It brings a part of the anatomy closer to the sagittal plane of the body. It is the opposite of abduction.

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Muscles of adduction [change]

Upper limb [change]

Lower limb [change]

Other [change]

Adduction in Scallops [change]

Scallops have a central adductor muscle. It lets them open and close their shells. It is quite large and developed compared to other bivalves because they swim a lot.

References [change]

  1. ↑ "Arm and shoulder articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor104396. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  2. ↑ "Wrist Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Wrist.html#anchor262520. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  3. ↑ "Finger Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Fingers.html#anchor782163. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  4. ↑ "Thumb Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Thumb.html#anchor207366. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  5. ↑ "Hip Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Hip.html#anchor846250. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  6. ↑ "Foot Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Toes.html#anchor233122. Retrieved 2011-08-15.


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