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Abductor pollicis longus

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

The abductor pollicis longus is a muscle in the forearm that facilitates the abduction and extension of the thumb away from the hand's palm. It plays an essential role in movements requiring thumb mobility, such as grasping or manipulating objects.

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