Asked by Natalia Hebert on Sep 23, 2024
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Movement of the thumb so that it comes in contact with another finger of the same hand is called
A) excursion.
B) reposition.
C) opposition.
D) retraction.
E) inversion.
Opposition
The movement that involves bringing the thumb and a finger together.
Reposition
The act or process of placing or arranging something in a different position.
Excursion
The movement of a structure or part away from its resting position, often used in the context of muscle movement or joint mobility.
- Characterize the unique movements performed by the thumb.
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maryann lesnoski1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Opposition refers specifically to the movement of the thumb so that its pad comes into contact with the pads of one or more of the fingers of the same hand. Excursion refers to the movement of a structure away from its central position, reposition refers to the movement of a structure back to its original position, retraction refers to pulling a structure back or inwards, and inversion refers to turning a structure inwards or upside down.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the unique movements performed by the thumb.