Physical Education A-Level

Abduction

What Abduction means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Abduction

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Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body, such as lifting the arm out sideways to a T shape at the shoulder.

AQA · The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (study guide)

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The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (AQA A-Level)

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