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The middle part of the deltoid abducts the shoulder, as well as shoulder abduction at the supraspinatus and biceps brachii muscles.

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Q: Which muscle abducts the shoulder?
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Abductor muscles are the muscles which cause abduction. prime example being lateral head of the shoulder abducts your arms to the side of your body. similarly you have the muscles in your lower body which abducts your legs to the sides.


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