Bringing a laterally raised leg back to the midline of the body is called _____

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The question is asking for the term that describes the action of bringing a laterally raised leg back to the midline of the body. The options provided are 'adduction' and 'abduction', which are terms used in anatomy to describe these movements.

Answer

adduction

The final answer is adduction.

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The final answer is adduction.

More Information

Adduction is the movement that draws a limb closer to the body's midline. The opposite motion, moving a limb away from the midline, is called abduction.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing adduction with abduction. Remember 'add' in adduction to recall the movement towards the body's midline.

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