Abducting
Abducting
Abducting (/æbˈdʌktɪŋ/), derived from the Latin word 'abducere', meaning 'to lead away', is a term used in the field of anatomy and physiology to describe the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.
Etymology
The term 'abducting' originates from the Latin 'abducere', which translates to 'to lead away'. This is a combination of 'ab-' (away from) and 'ducere' (to lead). In the context of anatomy and physiology, it refers to the action of moving a body part away from the body's midline or from another part.
Related Terms
- Adducting: The opposite of abducting, adducting refers to the movement of a body part towards the body's midline or towards another part.
- Midline: An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into left and right halves.
- Limb: A term used to refer to an arm or leg.
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Physiology: The study of the functions of the human body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abducting
- Wikipedia's article - Abducting
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