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 movement away from the midline? Abduction is an anatomical term describing movement of a limb or other body part, and it specifically describes movement away from the midline or the median plane.