Match the body movement term with its definition.
-Makes the angle between the two bones at a joint larger
A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Abduction
D)Adduction
E)Supination
F)Pronation
G)Dorsiflexion
H)Plantar flexion
I)Inversion
J)Eversion

Question

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Extension makes the angle between two bones at a joint larger.

Answer: A
 Flexion makes the angle between two bones at a joint smaller.

Answer: D
 Adduction moves a body part closer to the midline of the body.

Answer: C
 Abduction moves a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer: F
 Pronation is a rotation of the forearm where the palm faces downward.

Answer: E
 Supination is a rotation of the forearm where the palm faces upward.

Answer: H
 Plantar flexion is pointing the foot downward.

Answer: G
 Dorsiflexion is lifting the foot upward.

Answer: I
 Inversion is turning the sole of the foot inward.

Answer: J
 Eversion is turning the sole of the foot outward.

Match the Body Movement Term with Its Definition