adduction

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[adduct]

1. Movement of a limb toward the median plane of the body.
SEE: abduction for illus.
2. Movement of a digit toward the median plane of the limb.
3. Inward rotation of an eyeball.

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[adduct]

1. Movement of a limb toward the median plane of the body.
SEE: abduction for illus.
2. Movement of a digit toward the median plane of the limb.
3. Inward rotation of an eyeball.

Video for Shoulder ROM

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