Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-the movement that makes the angle between two bones at their joint smaller
A)flexion
B)extension
C)abduction
D)adduction
E)supination
F)pronation
G)rotation
H)plantar flexion
I)dorsiflexion

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Flexion is the movement that makes the angle between two bones at their joint smaller.

Answer: B 
 Extension is the movement that makes the angle between two bones at their joint bigger.

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

Answer: D 
 Adduction is the movement of a limb or body part toward the midline of the body.

Answer: E 
 Supination is the rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward.

Answer: F 
 Pronation is the rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces downward.

Answer: G 
 Rotation is the movement of a bone around its longitudinal axis.

Answer: H 
 Plantar flexion is the movement that points the foot downward.

Answer: I 
 Dorsiflexion is the movement that brings the foot upward towards the shin.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description