Question

Movement of a limb in a specific direction is referred to as its:

A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Abduction
D) Rotation

Answer 1

Abduction is the movement of a bone away from the midline of the body, adduction is the movement towards the midline, and rotation refers to the movement of a bone as it rotates around its own axis.

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. Rotation refers to the movement of a bone as it rotates around its own longitudinal axis. Medial rotation is towards the midline of the body, while lateral rotation is away from the midline.