Abduction vs. Adduction, Flexion vs. Extension and Opposition of the Thumb

Lesson on Thumb Abduction vs. Adduction, Flexion vs. Extension and Opposition (Clinical Skills Lesson). Terminology involving movements of the thumb can be difficult to learn. However, knowing these movements and their terminology is important in performing and understanding clinical skills scenarios. In this lesson, you will learn about each of the important movements of the thumb along with a way to remember each of them.

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