Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A patient is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following accurately describes her arm movement?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Abduction refers to moving a body part away from the midline of the body. In this case, when the patient abducts her arms, she is moving them away from her trunk. Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B describes adduction, which is the movement of a body part toward the midline. Choice C describes wrist rotation, not arm abduction. Choice D describes crossing the arms over the abdomen, which is not the movement associated with abduction.