abductor profundus

A muscle (abductor profundus) that performs abduction, moving a body part away from the midline or central axis.

类型 Organ
上级结构 abductor muscle

常见问题

What is the abductor profundus?
The abductor profundus is a deep muscle that performs abduction — moving a body part away from the midline or central axis of the body. The 'profundus' designation indicates that it is a deep-lying abductor, positioned beneath more superficial abductor muscles.
Where is the abductor profundus located?
The abductor profundus is found deep to more superficial muscles in the region where it operates, typically adjacent to the structures it abducts. Its exact location varies depending on the specific anatomical context and the organism in which it is described.
What is the function of the abductor profundus?
The abductor profundus abducts its associated body part, moving it away from the midline or the axis of the appendage. As a deep muscle, it often provides a stabilizing abductory force complementary to the more powerful but superficial abductors above it.
What conditions can affect the abductor profundus?
Published clinical literature specific to the abductor profundus is limited, as this is a comparative or specialized anatomical designation. In general, deep abductor muscles may be affected by nerve entrapment, trauma, or overuse in contexts relevant to the specific region.
How is the abductor profundus different from superficial abductors?
The abductor profundus lies deep to the superficial abductor muscles, meaning it is further from the skin surface. Deep muscles typically have a greater stabilizing role with less mechanical advantage for powerful movement compared to more superficial muscles in the same functional group.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.