Which of the following correctly pairs a term with its definition?

Answer

The correct answer is: Abduction—lifting the arm out to the side of the body so that it is parallel to the ground. Explanation of anatomical movement terms: 1. Abduction is movement away from the midline of the body; lifting the arm out to the side is a perfect example of this. 2. Flexion is a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts. Bringing the arm down from overhead would actually be extension or adduction depending on the plane. 3. Extension is a movement that increases the angle between two body parts; bending the leg at the knee to bring the heel closer to the buttocks is actually flexion of the knee. 4. Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body; moving the arm forward into a front-of-body position is generally considered flexion.