Motion of the bones relative to the three cardinal planes resulting from physiological movements is known as _____.

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Osteokinematic motion refers to the movement of bones around a joint axis, which is what occurs during physiological movements. This type of motion is observable and measurable, such as flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, and it occurs in relation to the three cardinal planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse).

Motion of the Bones Relative to the Three Cardinal Planes