Which movement is described as moving toward the midline of the body?

Which movement is described as moving toward the midline of the body?

• A. Abduction
• B. Extension
• C. Flexion
• D. Adduction

Answer: (D)

Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body. It describes bringing a limb closer to the center—such as lowering an arm from the side back toward the torso or bringing the fingers or toes together. Abduction is the opposite, moving away from the midline. Flexion and extension describe bending and straightening at joints and don’t inherently specify midline direction.

Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body. It describes bringing a limb closer to the center—such as lowering an arm from the side back toward the torso or bringing the fingers or toes together. Abduction is the opposite, moving away from the midline. Flexion and extension describe bending and straightening at joints and don’t inherently specify midline direction.