An example of angular motion away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is ________.
A) flexion
B) abduction
C) extension
D) rotation
E) adduction

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Abduction involves the movement of a limb or body segment away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. Flexion and extension both occur in the sagittal plane, while rotation can occur in any plane. Adduction involves the movement of a limb or body segment towards the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.

An Example of Angular Motion Away from the Longitudinal Axis