Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-movement around a longitudinal axis
A)flexion
B)extension
C)abduction
D)adduction
E)supination
F)pronation
G)rotation
H)plantar flexion
I)dorsiflexion

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Rotation refers to movement around a longitudinal axis.

Answer: I
 Dorsiflexion refers to bending the foot upwards towards the shin.

Answer: H
 Plantar flexion refers to pointing the foot downward away from the shin.

Answer: A
 Flexion refers to decreasing the angle between two body parts.

Answer: B
 Extension refers to increasing the angle between two body parts.

Answer: C
 Abduction refers to moving away from the midline of the body.

Answer: D
 Adduction refers to moving towards the midline of the body.

Answer: E
 Supination refers to rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces up.

Answer: F
 Pronation refers to rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces down.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description