The movement of rotating a limb outward is called
A)inversion.
B)medial (internal)rotation.
C)lateral (external)rotation.
D)eversion.
E)protraction.

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Lateral (external) rotation involves moving a limb away from the body's midline, turning it outward. This is the opposite of medial (internal) rotation, which turns the limb inward towards the midline. Inversion and eversion refer to movements of the foot, while protraction relates to movements of the shoulder blade, making B, D, and E incorrect choices.

The Movement of Rotating a Limb Outward Is Called