Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-turning the hand so the palm is facing anteriorly
A)flexion
B)extension
C)abduction
D)adduction
E)supination
F)pronation
G)rotation
H)plantar flexion
I)dorsiflexion

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Supination is the turning of the hand so that the palm faces anteriorly.

Answer: F
 Pronation is the opposite of supination, the turning of the hand so that the palm faces posteriorly.

Answer: G
 Rotation refers to the turning of a bone around its long axis.

Answer: H
 Plantar flexion is the movement of the foot and ankle joint in which the foot is pointed downward.

Answer: I
 Dorsiflexion is the movement of the foot and ankle joint in which the foot is lifted upwards towards the shin.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description