A patient is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following accurately describes her arm movement?

a. She moves her arms away from her trunk.
b. She moves her arms toward her trunk.
c. She rotates her arms at the wrists while holding them toward her feet.
d. She crosses her arms over her abdomen.


Answer: a. She moves her arms away from her trunk.

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