The muscle that moves a body part towards the midline of the body is:
Correct answer: C. Adductor muscles
- A. Flexor muscles
- B. Extensor muscles
- C. Adductor muscles
- D. Abductor muscles
Explanation
The adductors, as a group, are responsible for bringing the legs inwards towards each other (adduction) when the leg is extended and stabilizing the pelvis in more controlled activities such as walking. A 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', and the muscles that are responsible for that movement are called 'abductor muscles'.
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