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Adduksjonabduksjon is a term used in anatomy to refer to the two complementary movements of adduction and abduction. It is a compound way to describe how body parts move toward or away from the midline of the body, and is used in some languages to denote the paired set of actions rather than a single motion.

Adduction is the movement of a limb or body part toward the midline of the body. Examples include lowering the arm from a side position toward the torso, bringing the thigh inward toward the other leg, or guiding the fingers toward the middle of the hand. Abduction is the opposite movement, away from the midline, such as raising the arm to the side, moving the leg away from the midline, or spreading the fingers apart.

These movements occur mainly in the frontal (coronal) plane at various joints, including the shoulder, hip, elbow (in some definitions for forearm orientation), and the joints of the fingers and toes. The range and ability of adduction and abduction vary by joint and individual, and are typically measured in clinical settings with goniometry to assess function or recovery after injury.

Clinically, adduction and abduction are fundamental for activities ranging from reaching and stabilizing to walking and manipulating objects. They are often evaluated together in physical examinations to determine joint integrity, muscular strength, and the effects of injuries, conditions, or surgical procedures. The terms derive from Latin adducere (to bring toward) and abducere (to lead away).