Muscles Which Move a Limb Away the Midline of the Body

Question

Muscles which move a limb away the midline of the body are termed as
A)abductor muscles.
B)adductor muscles.
C)extensor muscles.
D)flexor muscles.

Accepted Answer

Abductor muscles are responsible for moving a limb away from the midline of the body. Adductor muscles are responsible for moving a limb towards the midline of the body. Extensor muscles are responsible for extending a joint while flexor muscles are responsible for flexing a joint.