Match the body movement term with its definition.
-Makes the angle between the two bones at the joint smaller
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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Flexion makes the angle between the two bones at the joint smaller.

Answer: B
 Extension increases the angle between the two bones at the joint.

Answer: C
 Abduction moves a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer: D
 Adduction brings a body part closer to the midline of the body.

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

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

Answer: G
 Dorsiflexion is the upward movement of the foot at the ankle.

Answer: H
 Plantar flexion is the downward movement of the foot at the ankle.

Answer: I
 Inversion turns the sole of the foot inward.

Answer: J
 Eversion turns the sole of the foot outward.

Match the Body Movement Term with Its Definition