In Pronation

Question

In pronation,
A) abduction
B) adduction
C) extension
D) flexion

Accepted Answer

In pronation, the forearm and hand are rotated inward, which is not directly associated with abduction, extension, or flexion. These terms describe different movements: abduction is moving away from the body's midline, extension is straightening a joint, and flexion is bending a joint. Pronation involves a medial rotation of the forearm, which does not equate to these movements, but it can be associated with adduction in the context of bringing the body part toward the midline in other limbs or contexts. However, strictly speaking, pronation itself is not adduction but rather a rotational movement.