In abduction of the fingers, the fifth finger moves medially, and the second finger moves

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Abduction of the fingers involves spreading them apart, away from the midline of the hand. The fifth finger moves medially, towards the midline, while the second finger moves laterally, away from the midline. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Option A is incorrect because anterior movement would be flexion of the fingers towards the palm. Option C is incorrect because medial movement would mean both fingers moving towards the midline, which is not the case. Option D is also incorrect because flexion would involve bending the fingers towards the palm and not spreading them apart.

In Abduction of the Fingers, the Fifth Finger Moves Medially