Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Limbs

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Limbs

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

Abduction of the limbs takes place around which axis?

vertical

longitudinal

transverse

anteroposterior

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Step 1: Understand the concept of abduction. Abduction refers to the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body. For example, raising your arm sideways away from your torso is an abduction movement.

Step 2: Recall the anatomical planes and axes. Movements occur around specific axes and within specific planes. The three primary axes are: vertical (longitudinal), transverse, and anteroposterior. Each axis corresponds to a specific type of movement.

Step 3: Relate abduction to the anteroposterior axis. Abduction occurs in the frontal plane, and movements in this plane are typically around the anteroposterior axis. This axis runs from the front (anterior) to the back (posterior) of the body.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. The vertical axis is associated with rotational movements, and the transverse axis is associated with movements in the sagittal plane, such as flexion and extension. Neither of these axes is involved in abduction.

Step 5: Confirm the correct answer. Based on the anatomical relationship, abduction of the limbs takes place around the anteroposterior axis, as this axis allows movement in the frontal plane.