Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What does adduction refer to?

  1. Legal documents

  2. Excessive activity

  3. Movement towards the body center

  4. Weakening of a side

The correct answer is: Movement towards the body center

Adduction refers to the movement of a body part toward the midline or center of the body. This term is commonly used in anatomy and physical therapy to describe actions such as bringing your arms down to your sides or bringing your legs together. In contrast, options discussing legal documents, excessive activity, or the weakening of a side do not pertain to the concept of movement or anatomy, making them unrelated to the correct definition of adduction. Thus, the understanding of adduction as movement towards the body center is accurate and aligns with the terminology used in healthcare and related fields.

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