Question

Moving a part away from the midline (lifting the upper limb horizontally to form a right angle with the side of the body) or from the axial line of the limb (spreading the fingers or toes).

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

Answer 1

The movement of lifting a limb to form a right angle with the side of the body or spreading the fingers or toes is referred to as abduction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The movement described in the question is abduction, which is the motion of a limb moving away from the midline of the body. An example of abduction is when you lift your arm from the side of your body up to form a right angle, or when you spread your fingers or toes apart.

This is opposed to adduction, which would be moving a limb toward the midline of the body or bringing the fingers or toes back together.