When riding a horse, a jockey squeezes his thighs together to stay on the saddle. This is an example of ____.

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Adduction refers to bringing the thighs closer together, which is what a jockey does to maintain their position on the saddle while riding a horse. Flexion refers to bending a joint, extension refers to straightening a joint, abduction refers to moving a body part away from the midline of the body, and pronation refers to rotating the forearm so that the palm faces downwards.

When Riding a Horse, a Jockey Squeezes His Thighs Together