Adduction
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For the legal concept, see adduction (law).
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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[change] Muscles of adduction
[change] Upper limb
[change] Lower limb
[change] Other
[change] Adduction in Scallops
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.
[change] References
- ↑ "Arm and shoulder articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor104396. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Wrist Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Wrist.html#anchor262520. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Finger Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Fingers.html#anchor782163. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Thumb Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Thumb.html#anchor207366. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Hip Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Hip.html#anchor846250. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Foot Articulations". http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Toes.html#anchor233122. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
