Movement of a body part toward the middle of the body is called

a. abduction. c. extension.
b. adduction. d. flexion.

B

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A This is movement of a body part away from the middle.
B Correct.
C This is the straightening of a body part.
D This is the bending of a body part.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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