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

Question

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Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.

Answer: A
 Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer: C
 Extension is the movement of a limb away from the body or the straightening of a joint.

Answer: D
 Flexion is the movement of a joint that decreases the angle between two bones or bends a body part.

Answer: not applicable (N/A)
 Pronation and supination refer to the rotation of the forearm and are not related to movement toward the midline.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Main Action