Abduce
Abduce
Abduce (pronounced: ab·duce, /æbˈdjuːs/) is a medical term used to describe the action of moving a body part away from the midline of the body. It is often used in the context of muscles that perform this action, known as abductor muscles.
Etymology
The term "abduce" originates from the Latin word "abducere", which means "to lead away". In the medical context, it refers to the movement of a limb or other body part away from the midline or axis of the body.
Related Terms
- Abduction: The act or process of abducing. In the medical field, it refers to the movement of a body part, especially a limb, away from the midline of the body.
- Abductor: A muscle that abduces. In anatomy, an abductor muscle is one that moves a part of the body away from the midline.
- Adduct: The opposite of abduce. It refers to the movement of a body part towards the midline of the body.
- Adduction: The act or process of adducting. In the medical field, it refers to the movement of a body part, especially a limb, towards the midline of the body.
- Adductor: A muscle that adducts. In anatomy, an adductor muscle is one that moves a part of the body towards the midline.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abduce
- Wikipedia's article - Abduce
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