Adduction
motion that pulls a structure or part toward the midline of the body, or towards the midline of a limb
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
Upper limb change
Lower limb change
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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
- ↑ "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.
