Match the body movement term with its definition.
-Moving part of the body away from the midline of the body
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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Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

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

Answer: G 
 Dorsiflexion is the movement of the ankle joint that results in the foot moving towards the shin.

Answer: H 
 Plantar flexion is the movement of the ankle joint that results in the foot moving away from the shin.

Answer: I 
 Inversion is the movement of the sole of the foot towards the midline of the body.

Answer: J 
 Eversion is the movement of the sole of the foot away from the midline of the body.

The terms Flexion, Extension, Supination, and Pronation do not match the given definition.

Match the Body Movement Term with Its Definition