Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called

Biology · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Correct answer is adduction.

The movement of a body part away from the midline, either of the body as a whole or that of the hand or foot, is termed abduction (L., to carry away). A movement of the body part back toward the midline (i.e., to the anatomical position) is known as adduction.