adduction
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(ă-dŭk′shŏn)

[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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(ă-dŭk′shŏn)

[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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