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Abduction is a movement of a body part away from the median plane of the body (think someone raising their leg or arm away from their side). Adduction is just the opposite, meaning movement of a body part toward the median plane of the body.
Abduction: Determine the extent to which the patient can abduct their arm. The patient should be able to lift their arm in a smooth, painless arc to a position with hand above their head. Normal range is from 0 to 180 degrees.