Question

the motion of moving your arms above your head is
abduction
adduction
extension
flexion
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Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each term:

• Abduction: Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. Moving arms above the head (away from the torso’s midline) fits abduction.
• Adduction: Movement toward the midline (opposite of abduction).
• Extension: Straightening a joint (e.g., elbow extension).
• Flexion: Bending a joint (e.g., elbow flexion).

Moving arms above the head is abduction.

Answer:

A. abduction