Definition: Abduction is the lateral movement of a limb away from the midline of the body. We often use the word abduction to describe movements such as lateral raises (lifting the arms out to the the sides) or leg lifts.
Abduction
By Paige Waehner, About.com
Created: January 3, 2008
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