What Movement Occurs When the Vertebral Column Bends to the Side

Question

What movement occurs when the vertebral column bends to the side?
A) flexion
B) lateral flexion
C) abduction
D) elevation
E) adduction

Accepted Answer

Lateral flexion occurs when the vertebral column bends to the side, such as when you tilt your head towards one shoulder or bend sideways to touch your toes. Flexion involves bending forward, abduction involves moving away from the midline of the body, elevation involves lifting upwards, and adduction involves moving towards the midline of the body.