The movement of the thumb so that it passes directly across the palmar surface of your hand is known as ________ of the thumb

A) abduction
B) adduction
C) flexion
D) opposition


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. esophagus and stomach b. oral cavity and esophagus c. large intestine and rectum d. small intestine and large intestine e. stomach and small intestine

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