GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A movement of a body part away from the midline, either of the body as a whole or that of the hand or foot, is termed abduction (L., to carry away). A movement of the body part back toward the midline (i.e., to the anatomical position) is known as adduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abduction and adduction are terms that refer to certain body motions or movements. Abduction is the opposite of adduction. With abduction, limbs (arms, legs or fingers) are moved away from your body’s midline. Adduction, however, refers to moving your limbs closer to the midline.

Detailed explanation-3: -abduction: The movement that separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. flexion: The act of bending a joint. The counteraction of extension.

Detailed explanation-4: -“For example, sticking your leg out is an abduction muscular movement (pulling away), while the act of drawing that same leg back toward the body would be an adduction movement.”