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Adduction

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Anatomical planes in a human

Adduction is a form of movement in animal biology which brings a part of the anatomy closer to the sagittal plane of the body. The opposite of adduction is abduction.

Muscles of adduction

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Upper limb

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Lower limb

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Adduction in Scallops

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Scallops have a central adductor muscle. It lets them open and close their shells. It is quite large and developed compared to other bivalves because they swim a lot.

References

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  1. "Arm and shoulder articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  2. "Wrist Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  3. "Finger Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  4. "Thumb Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  5. "Hip Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  6. "Foot Articulations". Retrieved 2011-08-15.