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Unit 1: Body Organization

Question 7 • Sports Medicine 1b

Teresa stands with her feet together. She lifts her straight right leg away from her body. What does this lifting of the leg MOST likely demonstrate?

Answer
A
rotation
B
flexion
C
adduction
D
abduction

Explanation

Abduction is movement away from the body's midline. Teresa lifts her leg out to the side, away from her body, so this demonstrates abduction. Adduction would bring the leg back toward the midline.

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