Adduction
Adduction is a form of movement in animal biology which brings a part of the anatomy closer to the sagittal plane of the body. The opposite of adduction is abduction.
Muscles of adduction[change | change source]
Upper limb[change | change source]
Lower limb[change | change source]
Other[change | change source]
Adduction in Scallops[change | change source]
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 | change source]
- ↑ "Arm and shoulder articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Wrist Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Finger Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Thumb Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Hip Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Foot Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
