The Movement of Rotating a Limb Outward is Called ________

Question

The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation.
A) lateral
B) internal
C) medial
D) superficial
E) abductive

Accepted Answer

Lateral rotation involves rotating a limb outwards away from the midline of the body. Internal rotation is the opposite movement, rotating a limb inwards towards the midline. Medial rotation is another term for internal rotation. Superficial refers to something located near the surface, while abduction involves moving a limb away from the midline of the body.