Question

Moving a part toward the midline (returning the upper limb from the horizontal position to the side of the body) or toward the axial line of the limb (moving the fingers or toes closer together).

A. Abduction
B. Adduction
C. Flexion
D. Extension

Answer 1

Abduction occurs when a bone moves away from the midline of the body, while adduction is the movement of a bone toward the midline of the body. Circumduction is the movement of a limb in a circular motion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Abduction occurs when a bone moves away from the midline of the body. Examples of abduction are moving the arms or legs laterally to lift them straight out to the side. Adduction is the movement of a bone toward the midline of the body. Movement of the limbs inward after abduction is an example of adduction. Circumduction is the movement of a limb in a circular motion, as in moving the arm in a circular motion.