Which of the following movements is a good example of abduction?
A) opening the mouth
B) turning the hand palm upward
C) extreme bending of the head backwards
D) moving the hand toward the shoulder
E) spreading the fingers

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Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. Spreading the fingers apart is an example of abduction, as it moves the fingers away from the midline of the hand.

Which of the Following Movements Is a Good Example of Abduction