Match each definition with the correct term.
-abduction
A)bending the foot upward at the ankle
B)circular movement at the far end of a limb
C)limb movement away from the midline
D)limb movement toward the midline
E)rotating the palm of the hand downward

Question

​Match each definition with the correct term.
-abduction
A)bending the foot upward at the ankle​
B)circular movement at the far end of a limb​
C)​limb movement away from the midline
D)limb movement toward the midline​
E)​rotating the palm of the hand downward

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Abduction refers to a limb movement away from the midline of the body.

Answer: B
 Circumduction is a circular movement at the far end of a limb, such as the shoulder or hip.

Answer: A
 Dorsiflexion refers to bending the foot upward at the ankle.

Answer: D
 Adduction refers to a limb movement toward the midline of the body.

Answer: E
 Pronation refers to rotating the palm of the hand downward.

​Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term