list of abductors of the human body list of abductors of the human body abduction is an anatomical term of motion referring to a movement which draws a limb out to the side, away from the median sagittal plane of the body. it is thus opposed to adduction. part of a series of lists abouthuman anatomy general features regions variations movements systems structures arteries bones eponymous foramina glands endocrine lymphatic vessels nerves organs systems veins muscles abductors adductors depressors elevators extensors flexors rotators external internal