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 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 moves the thumb back to the anatomical position, next to the index finger.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Adduction and abduction movements of the fingers are lost.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Adduction of the thumb is carried out, not by the paralysed adductor pollicis, but the movement may be simulated by the long flexor and extensor muscles of the thumb.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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