Knee Injuries. 1  Patellofemoral Syndrome. Also called Runner's Knee, problems associated with the patella, or kneecap, are common in runners. 2  Kneecap Subluxation. Many kneecap issues are related to the position of the kneecap within the groove on the end of the thigh bone.
A movement toward the midline is called adduction. Adduct means to bring towards the center. The opposite, abduction is moving away from midline. A movement toward the midline is called adduction. Adduct means to bring towards the center. The opposite, abduction is moving away from midline.
What is the medical term meaning away from the midline of the body? Lateral means away from the midline. Lateral Lateral is a term that means farther from the midline of the body.