Physical Education A-Level

Horizontal abduction

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

Definition of Horizontal abduction

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Moves the limb away from the midline of the body when the limb is already raised to approximately 90 degrees.

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

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