Question

2 multiple choice 1 point which term describes movement away from the midline of the body? flexion abduction extension adduction previous next

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Flexion: Decreases joint angle (e.g., bending elbow), not related to midline movement.
• Abduction: Movement away from the body's midline (e.g., lifting arm out to side).
• Extension: Increases joint angle (e.g., straightening elbow), not midline - related.
• Adduction: Movement toward the body's midline (opposite of abduction).

So the term for movement away from the midline is Abduction.

Answer:

B. Abduction