Abducted

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Abducted

Abducted (/əbˈdʌktɪd/), in medical terminology, refers to the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part. It is the opposite of adduction, which refers to the movement towards the midline.

Etymology

The term "abducted" is derived from the Latin word 'abducere', which means 'to lead away'. It is composed of 'ab-' (away from) and '-ducere' (to lead).

Related Terms

  • Adduction: The movement of a body part towards the body's midline.
  • Abductor: A muscle that moves a limb or body part away from the body's midline.
  • Adductor: A muscle that moves a limb or body part towards the body's midline.
  • Abduction splint: A device used to maintain the leg in abduction (away from the midline) after hip surgery or injury.

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