Etymology
Origin of adduction
First recorded in 1630–40, adduction is from the Medieval Latin word adductiōn- (stem of adductiō ). See adduct, -ion
Example Sentences
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Adduction is the movement of a bone toward the midline of the body.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Adduction moves the thumb back to the anatomical position, next to the index finger.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Adduction brings the limb or hand toward or across the midline of the body, or brings the fingers or toes together.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Adduction indicates the rotation of the foot so that the toes are turned towards the middle line of the body; while in abduction the toes are turned away from the middle line.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Coxa Vara, showing Adduction Curvature of Neck of Femur associated with Arthritis of the Hip and Knee 260 134.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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