abductor pollicis longus

noun

abductor pollicis lon·​gus -ˈlȯŋ-gəs How to pronounce abductor pollicis longus (audio)
: a muscle of the forearm that abducts the thumb and wrist

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“Abductor pollicis longus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/abductor%20pollicis%20longus. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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