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 abdu

Adduction
Anatomical planes in a human

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

Upper limb

Lower limb

Other

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.

References

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  2. "Wrist Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  3. "Finger Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  4. "Thumb Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  5. "Hip Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  6. "Foot Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.


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