Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?
A)opening the mouth
B)turning the hand palm upward
C)extreme backward bending of the head
D)moving the hand toward the shoulder
E)spreading the fingers

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Moving the hand toward the shoulder is an example of flexion, as it involves decreasing the angle between the bones of the arm at the elbow joint. Option A (opening the mouth) and option E (spreading the fingers) are examples of extension, while option B (turning the hand palm upward) is an example of supination and option C (extreme backward bending of the head) is an example of hyperextension.

Which of the Following Movements Is a Good Example of Flexion