Which term means movement away from the midline of the body?

A) adduction
B) eversion
C) pronation
D) abduction


D) abduction
Correct. Abduction means movement away from the midline of the body.
Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body. Eversion is turning outward. Pronation
is to turn downward or backward as with the hand or foot.

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