Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The movement that decreases the angle between two bones
A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Abduction
D)Adduction
E)Supination
F)Pronation
G)Rotation
H)Plantar flexion
I)Dorsiflexion

Question

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Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between two bones.

Answer: B
 Extension is the movement that increases the angle between two bones.

Answer: C
 Abduction is the movement away from the midline of the body.

Answer: D
 Adduction is the movement towards the midline of the body.

Answer: E
 Supination is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces upwards.

Answer: F
 Pronation is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downwards.

Answer: G
 Rotation is the movement around a single axis.

Answer: H
 Plantar flexion is the extension movement of the ankle joint resulting in the foot pointing downwards.

Answer: I
 Dorsiflexion is the flexion movement of the ankle joint resulting in the foot pointing upwards.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description