Which of the following terms refers to the straightening out of a limb, which results in an increase in the angle of a joint?

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Extension is the term used to describe the straightening of a limb that increases the angle between the bones of the limb at a joint. Flexion is the opposite, involving a decrease in the angle between the bones of a limb. Abduction is the movement away from the midline of the body, adduction is the movement towards the midline, and rotation refers to the circular movement around an axis.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Straightening Out