Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes Thumb Abduction

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes thumb abduction?

• A)Occurs in a plane at a right angle to the palm
• B)Occurs as the metacarpal rotates on the trapezium
• C)Occurs in a plane parallel to the palm
• D)Occurs as the thumb returns from an opposed position

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