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Word

abductores

Phoneticsab·duc·tores

Definition

n. muscles in your body that pull your limbs or fingers away from the middle of your body. They help you move your arms and legs outward.

n. muscles that move a limb or digit away from the midline of the body. Often used in anatomical contexts to describe the lateral movement of joints.

Examples

“The abductores help you move your fingers apart.”

“During the physical exam, the doctor tested the patient's abductores to check for nerve damage.”

“The abductores of the shoulder are essential for maintaining a wide range of motion during overhead activities, such as swimming or throwing.”

Examples

simple

“The abductores help you move your fingers apart.”

contextual

“During the physical exam, the doctor tested the patient's abductores to check for nerve damage.”

complex

“The abductores of the shoulder are essential for maintaining a wide range of motion during overhead activities, such as swimming or throwing.”

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