Types of Limb Movements Quiz

Which type of movement is shown in the first diagram, where the arm is raised sideways away from the body?

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

In the second diagram, what is the movement called when the leg is moved away from the midline of the body?

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Circumduction

Based on the third diagram, which movement is being demonstrated when the forearm is brought towards the upper arm?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Rotation

• Abduction

Explain how you can distinguish between abduction and adduction using the diagrams provided.

• Abduction moves a limb away from the midline, while adduction moves it toward the midline.

• Abduction bends a joint, while adduction straightens it.

• Abduction rotates a limb, while adduction extends it.

• Abduction shortens a muscle, while adduction lengthens it.

Which of the following exercises is best demonstrated by the first image, where a person is bent over and extending their arm backward with a dumbbell?

• Triceps kickback

• Bicep curl

• Shoulder press

• Squat

In the second image, what type of movement is being shown, where a person is rotating their arm outward while keeping the elbow close to the body?

• Internal rotation

• External rotation

• Flexion

• Extension

Based on the third image, which muscle group is primarily targeted by the exercise where the arm is rotated outward against resistance?

• Posterior deltoid

• Quadriceps

• Calves

• Abdominals

Which of the following best defines "Abduction" in terms of joint movement?

• Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

• Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body

• Bending a joint to decrease the angle between bones

• Turning the palm downward

What is the correct definition of "Adduction"?

• Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

• Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body

• Rotating a limb inward toward the body

• Straightening a joint to increase the angle between bones

Which joint movement involves decreasing the angle between two bones?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Supination

• Eversion