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In my research. Abduction, in functional anatomy, is a movement which draws a limb away from the median (Sagittal) plane of the body. It is thus opposed to adduction.
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What causes abduction of the arm?
There are two muscles that move the arm away from the body (abduction), the supraspinatus and the deltoid.
Which of the following muscles is most involved in abduction?
deltoid
Horizontal abduction of the glenohumeral joint. What muscles are involved?
Coracobrachialis Muscle
What is the prime mover of hip abduction?
In the canine: the gluteal muscles (superficial, middle, deep).
What is the action of the startorius muscles?
Flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation at the hip, and flexion and medial rotation at the knee.
What muscles abducts the humerus?
The major muscle that abducts the humerus is the Deltoid. (all muscles move in conjuction, there may be more muscles that contribute to the abduction of the humerus) pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
Which term can be used to describe protraction of the scapula?
Abduction Abduction also means "away from the body"
What is abduction used to describe?
Kidnapping.
What is abductor muscle?
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.
Which factor is responsible for abduction of shoulder joint other than muscles?
Nothing, but if you are tilted or upside down then gravity will abduct it.
What abducts the humerus?
The major muscle that abducts the humerus is the Deltoid. (all muscles move in conjuction, there may be more muscles that contribute to the abduction of the humerus) pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
Which muscle abducts the shoulder?
The middle part of the deltoid abducts the shoulder, as well as shoulder abduction at the supraspinatus and biceps brachii muscles.
