Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body is called:

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Abduction refers to movement of a part away from the central axis of the body. Flexion is a bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, and typically occurs in the sagittal plane. Extension is a straightening movement that increases the angle between two body parts, and typically occurs in the sagittal plane. Adduction refers to movement of a part towards the central axis of the body.

Movement of a Part Away from the Central Axis of the Body