Adduction
motion that pulls a structure or part toward the midline of the body, or towards the midline of a limb
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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 adductionEdit
Upper limbEdit
Lower limbEdit
OtherEdit
Adduction in ScallopsEdit
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.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "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.