Match each of the following terms with its main action.
-move the bone away from midline
A)Abduction
B)Adduction
C)Extension
D)Flexion
E)Pronation
F)Supination

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Abduction is the action of moving a body part away from the midline of the body. In this case, moving a bone away from the midline would be abduction.

Answer: B
 Adduction is the action of moving a body part towards the midline of the body. Moving a bone towards the midline would be adduction, the opposite of abduction.

Answer: C
 Extension is the action of straightening a joint or increasing the angle between two body parts. It does not necessarily involve moving a bone towards or away from the midline.

Answer: D
 Flexion is the action of bending a joint or decreasing the angle between two body parts. It does not necessarily involve moving a bone towards or away from the midline.

Answer: E
 Pronation is the action of turning the hand or foot so that the palm or sole faces downwards. It does not involve moving a bone towards or away from the midline.

Answer: F
 Supination is the action of turning the hand or foot so that the palm or sole faces upwards. It does not involve moving a bone towards or away from the midline.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Main Action