Which term describes moving a limb toward the midline?

• A. Adduction
• B. Abduction
• C. Flexion
• D. Eversion

Answer: (A)

Moving a limb toward the body's midline is adduction. This term describes pulling a limb closer to the center of the body, such as bringing the arm down toward the torso or the leg back toward the midline. The opposite movement is abduction, which is moving away from the midline, like lifting the arm out to the side. Flexion refers to bending a joint to reduce its angle (for example, bending the elbow), while eversion describes turning the sole of the foot outward. In beauty settings, using precise terms helps you describe how you position a limb during a massage or treatment so everyone understands exactly what is being done.