Movement away from the midline of the body is called:

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


C
Explanation: Movement away from the midline of the body is called abduction. Movement toward the midline of the body is called adduction. Flexion is the act of bending or being bent. Circumduction is movement in a circular direction from a central point.

Health & Biomechanics

You might also like to view...

Maggie Floyd informs you that she is taking "the purple pill" for her GERD, but she can't remember the name of it. ________ is the trade name of the drug is she taking

Fill in the blank with the right word.

Health & Biomechanics

nephrostomy : Surgical creation of an opening through the body wall and into a(n) _____________

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

Health & Biomechanics

Fiber

a. activates enzymes that detoxify cancer-causing agents. b. keeps carcinogens from locking onto cells. c. prevents carcinogens from binding to DNA. d. prevents carcinogenic byproducts from forming.

Health & Biomechanics

List two sexually transmitted infections and describe them.

What will be an ideal response?

Health & Biomechanics