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Abduction of the arm occurs in three segments, and hence is performed by three different sets of muscles. From 0-15 degrees, the arm is abducted by the Supraspinatus muscle. From 15-90 degrees, the arm is abducted by the Deltoid muscle. From 90-180 degrees, the arm as abducted by the Trapezius muscle with help from the Serratus Anterior muscle.

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