Asked by Austin Theodore on Jul 21, 2024
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A patient is being assessed for range-of-joint movement. The nurse asks him to move his arm in toward the center of his body. What is this movement called?
A) Flexion
B) Abduction
C) Adduction
D) Extension
Range-of-Joint Movement
The full motion range or flexibility of a joint, from fully bent to fully extended.
Center
In healthcare, it often denotes a focal point or hub for specialized treatment and research.
- Distinguish between different types of joint movements.
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Aidil HuangJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Moving a limb toward the midline of the body is called adduction; moving a limb away from the midline of the body is called abduction. Flexion is bending a limb at a joint; and extension is straightening a limb at a joint.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of joint movements.