Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-moving part of the body toward the midline of the body
A)flexion
B)extension
C)abduction
D)adduction
E)supination
F)pronation
G)rotation
H)plantar flexion
I)dorsiflexion

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

Answer: A 
 Flexion is the movement of a joint that decreases the angle between two body parts.

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

Answer: B 
 Extension is the opposite of flexion and is the movement of a joint that increases the angle between two body parts.

Answer: F 
 Pronation is the rotation of the forearm in such a way that the palm faces downwards when the arm is extended.

Answer: E 
 Supination is the rotation of the forearm in such a way that the palm faces upwards when the arm is extended.

Answer: G 
 Rotation is the movement of a body part around a central axis.

Answer: H 
 Plantar flexion is the movement of the foot in which the toes point downwards.

Answer: I 
 Dorsiflexion is the movement of the foot in which the toes point upwards.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description