- Published on
KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abductor
An abductor is any muscle that moves a limb or body part away from the midline of the body or away from another structure. This movement is known as abduction. For example, certain muscles in the shoulder and hip function as abductors to lift the arm or leg outward from the body.
An abductor is any muscle that moves a limb or body part away from the midline of the body or away from another structure. This movement is known as abduction. For example, certain muscles in the shoulder and hip function as abductors to lift the arm or leg outward from the body.
0 Comments