Medical Terminology · Musculoskeletal System · Medium
Protraction
Meaning: Forward movement of a body part, such as the shoulder blades or jaw, along a horizontal plane.
In practice: Scapular protraction occurs when reaching forward with the arms, such as when pushing a door open.
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