Match each of the following terms with its main action.
-Increase the angle of a joint

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The main action of extension is to increase the angle of a joint, moving body parts away from each other and straightening the joint.

Answer: A
 Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body, so it involves increasing the angle of a joint and moving a body part further away from the center of the body.

Answer: D
 Flexion involves decreasing the angle of a joint, bringing body parts closer together. Therefore, it is the opposite of extension, which increases the angle of a joint.

Answer: F
 Supination involves rotating the forearm and hand so that the palm faces upward, which is achieved by increasing the angle of the elbow joint and moving the forearm away from the body.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Main Action