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Abductor muscles are the muscles which cause abduction. prime example being lateral head of the shoulder abducts your arms to the side of your body. similarly you have the muscles in your lower body which abducts your legs to the sides.

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What is an abductor?

An abductor is either one who abducts or kidnaps another, or a muscle which draws out from a central point.


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latissimus dorsi.


How do you use the word abductore in a sentence?

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It is quite possible to be born without the abductor pollicis longus muscle group. This muscle group is responsible for abduction of the thumb and is unique to humans and gibbons.


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Play a video game machine with your toes, it actually works!!!!!!!!!


What muscles abduct the proximal phalanges?

The abductor digiti minimi muscle abducts the fifth proximal phalanx. The abductor pollicis brevis abducts the thumb. The dorsal interossei muscles abduct the other fingers.


What muscle brings the little finger toward the thumb?

The muscle responsible for bringing the little finger toward the thumb is called the abductor digiti minimi.


What is the plural form of abductor?

The plural of abductor is abductors.


What is the Term for carrying away from the body?

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