List of abductors of the human body
List of Abductors of the Human Body
The human body is a complex system of muscles, bones, and joints that work together to perform a wide range of movements. Among these muscles are the abductors, which are responsible for moving a limb away from the midline of the body. This article provides a detailed list of the abductors in the human body.
Abductor Pollicis Longus
The Abductor Pollicis Longus is a muscle in the forearm that functions to abduct the thumb. It originates from the middle third of the ulna and the interosseous membrane and inserts into the base of the first metacarpal bone.
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
The Abductor Pollicis Brevis is a muscle in the hand that abducts the thumb. It originates from the flexor retinaculum and the tubercle of the trapezium, and inserts into the lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.
Abductor Digiti Minimi
The Abductor Digiti Minimi is a muscle in the hand that abducts the little finger. It originates from the pisiform bone and the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, and inserts into the ulnar side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the little finger.
Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus
The Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus are muscles in the buttocks that abduct the hip. They originate from the ilium and insert into the greater trochanter of the femur.
Abductor Hallucis
The Abductor Hallucis is a muscle in the foot that abducts the big toe. It originates from the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity and the plantar aponeurosis, and inserts into the medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the big toe.
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